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Corinne Bailey Rae -- b.2/26/1979
Rhythm and Blues Singer, English
Raekwon -- b.1/12/1970
RapperGroup Names: Wu Tang Clan
Jerry Ragavoy -- b.9/4/1930 d.7/13/2011 (80)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Soul Singer
Carl Rainge -- b.??/??/???? d.3/6/2011 (74)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Spaniels
Rakim -- b.1/28/1968
Rapper
Shabba Ranks -- b.1/17/1966
Rapper, JamaicanNames/Places: RN: Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon
Nathaniel Rateliff -- b.10/7/1978 N.S.
Soul SingerGroup Names: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
Lou Rawls -- b.12/1/1933 N.S. d.1/6/2006 N.S. (72)
Baptist, Actor, Music Producer, Blues Singer, Jazz Singer, Soul SingerNames/Places: b. in Chicago, ILMisc: some say b. 1934, 1935, 1937, or 1938
James Ray -- b.??/??/1941 d.??/??/1964
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Johnnie Ray -- b.1/10/1927 d.2/24/1990 (63)
Actor, Songwriter, Pianist, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in Dallas, OR; RN:John Alvin Ray; NN:The Prince of Wails
Michael (Rhythm And Blues) Ray -- b.12/24/1962
Rhythm and Blues MusicianGroup Names: Kool & the Gang
Eugene Record -- b.12/23/1940 N.S. d.7/22/2005 N.S. (64)
Songwriter, Singer, Rhythm and Blues PerformerGroup Names: Chi-LitesSong Titles: Have You Seen Her
Red -- b.9/23/1979
Rap Music PerformerGroup Names: Another Bad Creation
Otis Redding -- b.9/9/1941 N.S. d.12/10/1967 N.S. (26)
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Pianist, Soul SingerNames/Places: b. in Dawson, GA; d. in the crash of his private plane in WisconsinSong Titles: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
Redfoo -- b.9/3/1975 N.S.
Hip-Pop Musician, RapperNames/Places: RN: Stefan Kendal GordyMisc: Dance-rock musicianGroup Names: LMFAO
Redman -- b.4/17/1970
Actor, Music Producer, RapperNames/Places: RN: Reginald "Reggie" NobleGroup Names: Method Man and Redman, soloist
Frank Reed -- b.9/16/1954 N.S. d.2/26/2014 N.S. (59)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Chi-Lites (lead)
Herb Reed -- b.8/7/1928 d.6/4/2012 (83)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Platters
Johnny Reed -- b.??/??/???? d.??/??/1950
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Orioles
Della Reese -- b.7/6/1931 N.S. d.11/19/2017 N.S. (86)
Minister, Actress, TV Talk Show Hostess, Gospel Singer, Adult-Pop Singer, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in Detroit; RN:Delloreese Patricia Early TaliaferroMisc: some say b. 1932, but AP corrected to 1931Group Names: Mahalia Jackson's Troupe, soloistTV Shows: Chico & the Man (as Della Rogers), The A-Team (as Mr. T's ma), It Takes Two, Charlie & Company, The Royal Family (as Victoria Royal), Touched By An Angel (as Tess)
Lois Reeves -- b.4/12/1948
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Martha and the Vandellas
Martha Reeves -- b.7/18/1941 N.S.
Politician, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in DetroitGroup Names: Martha Reeves & the Vandellas (lead)Song Titles: Nowhere to Run, Heat Wave, Jimmy Mack, Dancing in the Street
Clarence Reid -- b.2/14/1939 d.1/17/2016 N.S. (76)
Music Producer, Arranger, Composer, Soul Singer
Remy Ma -- b.5/30/1980 N.S.
Rap Music PerformerNames/Places: RN: Reminisce Mackie
Residente -- b.2/23/1978 N.S.
RapperGroup Names: Calle 13
Busta Rhymes -- b.5/20/1972
Movie Actor, Rap Music PerformerMovie Titles: Shaft 2000
Mack Rice -- b.11/10/1933 N.S. d.6/27/2016 N.S. (82)
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: aka Sir Mack RiceGroup Names: The FalconsSong Titles: Respect Yourself (wrote with Luther Ingram), Mustang Sally (singer and songwriter)
Tony Rich -- b.11/19/1971
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Johnnie Richardson -- b.6/29/1935 d.10/25/1988 (53)
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Jonnie & Joe
John Richbourg -- b.8/20/1910 d.2/15/1986 (75)
Radio Disc Jock, Soul Singer
Richie Rich -- b.3/1/1968
RapperNames/Places: RN: Richard SerrellMisc: no word if he ever got sued for unauthroized use of a comic book character name
Lionel Richie -- b.6/20/1949
Protestant, Music Producer, Songwriter, Tenor, Keyboardist, Pianist, Saxophonist, Soul SingerNames/Places: b. in Tuskagee, AL; MN:Brockman Jr.Misc: 5x Grammy wins; many say b. in 1950Group Names: Commodores (lead), soloistSong Titles: Machine Gun, Sweet Love, Just to Be Close to You, Easy, Brick House, Too Hot ta Trot, Three Times a Lady, Sail On, Still, Lady (You Bring Me Up), Oh No (previous titles as lead of The Commodores), Endless Love (with Diana Ross), Truly, You Are, My Love, All Night Long, Running with the Night, Hello, Stuck on You, Penny Lover, Say You Say Me, Dancing on the CeilingAlbum Titles: Hot on the Tracks, Commodores (aka Zoom in the U.K.), Natural High, Midnight Magic, Heroes, In the Pocket (previous titles as lead of The Commodores), Lionel Richie, Can't Slow Down, Dancing on the Ceiling
Tequan Richmond -- b.10/30/1992
Actor, RapperNames/Places: aka T-RichTV Shows: Everybody Hates Chris (as Drew Rock)Movie Titles: Ray, Blue Caprice
Flo Rida -- b.9/16/1979 N.S.
Rap Music PerformerNames/Places: RN: Tramar Lacel Dillard
Riff Raff -- b.1/29/1982 N.S.
RapperNames/Places: RN: Horst Christian Simco
Rihanna -- b.2/20/1988 N.S.
Actress, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: RN: Robyn Rihanna FentySong Titles: Pon De Replay, SOS, Unfaithful, Break It Off, Umbrella (featuring Jay-Z), Shut Up and Drive, Hate That I Love You (featuring Ne-Yo), Don't Stop the Music, Take a Bow, Disturbia, Rehab, Russian Roulette, Hard, Rude Boy, Only Girl (in the World), What's My Name? (featuring Drake), S&N, Cheers (Drink to That), We Found Love (featuring Calvin Harris), Where Have You Been, Diamonds, Stay, FourFiveSeconds (with Kanye West and Paul McCartney), WorkAlbum Titles: Music of the Sun, A Girl Like Me, Good Girl Gone Bad, Rated R, Loud, Talk That Talk, Unapologetic, Anti
Amber Riley -- b.2/15/1986
Author, Actress, Rhythm and Blues SingerTV Shows: Glee (as Mercedes Jones)
Timothy Christian Riley -- b.11/2/1974
Drummer, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Tony Toni Tone
Butch Rillera -- b.11/8/1945
Rhythm and Blues DrummerMisc: NOT b. Oct 8Group Names: Redbone
Minnie Riperton -- b.11/8/1947 d.7/12/1979 (31)
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in ChicagoMisc: sang in a 5-octave rangeSong Titles: Loving You
Louis Risbrook -- b.6/27/1953
Bassist, Soul PerformerGroup Names: B.T. Express
William Risrook -- b.1/14/1951
Rhythm and Blues MusicianGroup Names: BT Express
Shawn Rivera -- b.11/4/1971
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Az Yet
Joe Rivers -- b.3/20/1937
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Johnnie & Joe
LaTavia Roberson -- b.11/1/1981 N.S.
Actress, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Destiny's Child, soloist
Julie (B. 1962) Roberts -- b.1/11/1962
Songwriter, Jazz Singer, Soul Singer, House Singer, EnglishNames/Places: aka Juliet RobertsGroup Names: Working Week
Paul Robi -- b.8/20/1931 d.2/1/1989 (57)
Baritone, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Platters
Charles Robinson -- b.11/9/1945 N.S.
Actor, Rhythm and Blues MusicianNames/Places: aka Charlie RobinsonGroup Names: The Drells (without Archie Drell)TV Shows: Buffalo Bill (as Newdell), Night Court (as court clerk Mac Robinson), Love & War (as Abe Johnson), Home Improvement (as Bud Harper), Hart of Dixie
Cynthia Robinson -- b.1/12/1946 d.11/23/2015 N.S. (69)
Trumpeter, Rhythm and Blues MusicianMisc: some say b. 1944Group Names: Sly & the Family Stone
Darren Robinson -- b.6/10/1967 d.12/10/1995 (28)
Rap Music PerformerNames/Places: NN:Buffy; aka Human BreathboxGroup Names: The Fat Boys
Dawn Robinson -- b.11/24/1968
Rhythm and Blues SingerMisc: AP says b. Nov 28Group Names: En Vogue, Lucy Pearl
Scott Robinson -- b.11/22/1979
Pop Singer, Hip Hop Rapper, EnglishGroup Names: Five Guys
Smokey Robinson -- b.2/19/1940 N.S.
Music Executive, Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in Detroit; RFN:WilliamMisc: Motown Records V.P.Group Names: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (lead and founder through 1972), soloistSong Titles: Shop Around, You Really Got a Hold on Me, Mickey's Monkey, The Tracks of My Tears, Going to a Go-Go, More Love, I Second That Emotion, Baby Baby Don't Cry, The Tears of a CLown (previous titles as lead with The Miracles), Crusin', Being With You, Tell Me Tomorrow Part 1, Just to See Her, One HeartbeatAlbum Titles: Going to a Go-Go, Away We a Go-Go, Make it Happen, Special Occasion, Time Out for Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Four in Blue (previous titles as lead with The Miracles), A Quiet Storm, Where There's Smoke..., Warm Thoughts, Being With You, Yes It's You Lady, One Heartbeat
Sylvia Robinson -- b.3/6/1936 d.9/29/2011 (75)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: MaN:VanderpoolMisc: NOT the country Sylvia (b. 12-9)Group Names: Mickey & Sylvia, soloist
Pete Rock -- b.6/21/1970
Music Producer, Rap Music Performer
Sir Monti Rock III -- b.5/29/1939 N.S.
Movie Actor, Disco SingerGroup Names: Disco Tex & The Sex-O-LettesMovie Titles: Saturday Night Fever
Rockin' Sidney -- b.4/9/1938 d.2/25/1998 (59)
Rhythm and Blues Musician, Soul PerformerNames/Places: LN:Simien
Nile Rodgers -- b.9/19/1952
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Musician, Rock & Roll MusicianMisc: produced Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, David Bowie, Thompson Twins, and MadonnaGroup Names: Chic (rhythm and blues), The Honeydrippers (rock and roll)
Bobby Rogers -- b.2/19/1940 N.S. d.3/3/2013 (73)
Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: RN: Robert Edward RogersGroup Names: The Miracles (a backing group for Smokey Robinson)
Claudette Rogers -- b.9/1/1942 N.S.
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: aka Claudette Rogers RobinsonMisc: b. June 20, 1942?Group Names: The Miracles (backing group for Smokey Robinson)
Evan Rogers -- b.7/29/????
Rhythm and Blues PerformerGroup Names: Rythm Syndicate
Glouster "Nat" Rogers -- b.??/??/????
Rhythm and Blues MusicianGroup Names: Little Anthony & the Imperials
Rome -- b.3/5/1970
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Samantha Ronson -- b.8/7/1977 N.S.
Hip Hop Performer, English
Felipe Rose -- b.1/12/1954
Disco SingerGroup Names: The Village People
Mike Rosen -- b.??/??/????
Guitarist, Trumpeter, Rhythm and Blues Musician, ScotishGroup Names: Average White Band
Bob Rosenberg -- b.1/18/1959
Songwriter, Drummer, Keyboardist, Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Will To Power
Evan Ross -- b.8/26/1988 N.S.
Actor, Producer, Rhythm and Blues SingerMovie Titles: The Hunger Games (series), Jeff Who Lives At Home, According to Greta
Nedra Talley Ross -- b.1/27/1946
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: The Ronettes
Rick Ross -- b.1/28/1976
Rap Music Performer
Asher Roth -- b.8/11/1985
Rapper
Kelly Rowland -- b.2/11/1981
Rhythm and Blues SingerGroup Names: Destiny's Child
Rozalla -- b.3/18/1964
Singer, Rave Performer, ZambianNames/Places: LN:MillerSong Titles: Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)
David Ruffin -- b.1/18/1941 N.S. d.6/1/1991 N.S. (50)
Baritone, Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: b. in Meridan, MS; RFN:EliGroup Names: The Temptations, soloist
Jimmy Ruffin -- b.5/7/1936 N.S. d.11/17/2014 N.S. (78)
Soul SingerNames/Places: David Ruffin's elder brother; b. in Collinsville, MSSong Titles: What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
RuPaul -- b.11/17/1960
Author, Actor, Producer, Personality, Disco Singer, Model, TransvestiteNames/Places: b. in San Diego, RN: Rupaul Andre CharlesMisc: self proclaimed supermodel; "You Better Work!"; a transvestite, not a transsexualSong Titles: SupermodelTV Shows: RuPaul's Drag Race
Bobby Rush -- b.11/10/1940 N.S.
Composer, Blues Singer, Rhythm and Blues PerformerMisc: some say b. 1934
Patrice Rushen -- b.9/30/1954
Songwriter, Pianist, Rhythm and Blues SingerSong Titles: Forget Me Nots
Brenda Russell -- b.4/8/1949
Composer, Keyboardist, Soul SingerNames/Places: RLN:GordonSong Titles: Piano in the Dark
Joe Russell -- b.9/25/1939 d.5/5/2012 (72)
Rhythm and Blues SingerNames/Places: RN: Joseph Jessie Russell; aka Sweet Joe RussellGroup Names: The Persuasions
Jeremy Ruzumna -- b.1/28/1970
Soul Musician, Rock KeyboardistMisc: Rock/Soul MusicianGroup Names: Fitz and the Tantrums
Mitch Ryder -- b.2/26/1945 N.S.
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer, Rock & Roll SingerNames/Places: b. in Detroit; RN:William S. Levise Jr.Group Names: Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, soloistSong Titles: Jenny Take a Ride, Devil with a Blue Dress On, Sock It To Me-Baby (previous with the Detroit Wheels)
RZA -- b.7/5/1969 N.S.
RapperNames/Places: RN: Robert Fitzgerald DiggsGroup Names: Wu-Tang Clan
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