While working on the music portion of the tribute of those who transitioned this year, and putting one particular artist's information together, I found out that their sibling just made the trip last week. Seriously, we have seen so many say good-bye in 2013, that it really makes one ponder.
Two incredibly talented individuals! Rest in Peace!
| Fontella Bass |
July 3, 1940 - December 26, 2012
| David Peaston |
March 13, 1957 - February 1, 2012
Both born in St. Louis, Missouri, children of gospel singer Martha Bass, who was a member of The Clara Ward Singers, they were always surrounded by true music. Growing up in church environment, further assisted them with wanting to grasp the very soul of their God-given gifts and talents.
At the young age of 6, Fontella began singing and accompanying the choir, as well as traveling with her mother's group. Once she became a 16-year-old teenager, she decided to branch out and sing R&B. Upon hearing a recording of her vocals, singer Little Milton found her to be so amazing, that he wanted her to sing background for him, and tour across the country.
Ms. Bass later auditioned for Chess Records and landed a recording contract, singing duet with Bobby McClure, singing "Don't Mess Up a Good
Thing" (below), that reached No. 5 on the R&B charts and No. 33 on the Billboard
Top 100 in 1965.
Her huge hit, giving her worldwide appeal, was the song she co-wrote and later that year recorded. "Rescue Me," reached No. 1 on the R&B charts and No. 4 on the Billboard pop singles chart.
Her huge hit, giving her worldwide appeal, was the song she co-wrote and later that year recorded. "Rescue Me," reached No. 1 on the R&B charts and No. 4 on the Billboard pop singles chart.
Her brother, David Peaston, sang in church, as well, at a very young age. Once he graduated, became a teacher, but, because of job layoff, he decided to move to New York City, wanting to establish a singing career.
He applied his vocals to recording sessions, singing background. After participating in Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater, singing "God Bless The Child," he actually won several competitions, and was offered a recording contract with Geffen Records.
His first single release, "Two Wrongs (Don't Make A Right)" made it to the Billboard R&B, rising to #3. He also had charted hits with "Can I," and "We're All In This Thing Together," as well as his album, "Introducing...David Peaston."
He applied his vocals to recording sessions, singing background. After participating in Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater, singing "God Bless The Child," he actually won several competitions, and was offered a recording contract with Geffen Records.
His first single release, "Two Wrongs (Don't Make A Right)" made it to the Billboard R&B, rising to #3. He also had charted hits with "Can I," and "We're All In This Thing Together," as well as his album, "Introducing...David Peaston."
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