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Ruth Brown was an American singer-songwriter known as the "Queen of R&B." In the 1950s, she recorded a series of hits for Atlantic Records, including "Teardrops from My Eyes" and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean." Her successes contributed to Atlantic Records being nicknamed "the house that Ruth built." In 1993, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Brown also advocated for musicians' rights, leading to the founding of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.
