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Rufus C. Thomas, Jr. was an American rhythm-and-blues, funk, soul and blues singer, songwriter, dancer, DJ and comic entertainer from Memphis, Tennessee. He recorded for several labels, including Chess Records and Sun Records in the 1950s, before becoming established in the 1960s and 1970s at Stax Records. He is best known for his novelty dance records, including "Walking the Dog" (1963), "Do the Funky Chicken" (1969) and "(Do the) Push and Pull" (1970). According to the Mississippi Blues Commission, "Rufus Thomas embodied the spirit of Memphis music perhaps more than any other artist, and from the early 1940s until his death . . . occupied many important roles in the local scene."
Born
Monday, 26 March 1917
Died
Saturday, 15 December 2001
Actor Filmography
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| Memphis '69 | Self | 2019 |
| Elvis Presley: The Searcher | Self | 2018 |
| B.B. King: The Life of Riley | Self | 2013 |
| Rock Legends | Self | 2013 |
| Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio | Self | 2008 |
| Blues Story | Self | 2003 |
| The Blues | Self | 2003 |
| Only the Strong Survive | Himself / Self | 2002 |
| American Roots Music | Self | 2001 |
| Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song | Self | 2001 |
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