Born: July 3, 1940, St. Louis, Missouri, USA Died: December 26, 2012, St. Louis, Missouri, USA American soul singer, best known for the 1965 R&B hit "Rescue Me" (which she unsuccessfully sought to be recognised as co-writer). She was the wife of jazz trumpeter Lester Bowie, daughter of Martha Bass and the sister of David Peaston.
Fontella Bass (July 3, 1940 – December 26, 2012) was an American R&B soul singer best known for her 1965 hit, "Rescue Me".