Updated Feb 20, 2026
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English
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♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Latin (rūfus)
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Rufus Thomas: American singer (1917–2001).
Born (died at age 84).
Rufus Thomas has 1 credits in our database.
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Biography
Rufus C. Thomas, Jr. (March 26, 1917 – December 15, 2001) 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. His dance records, including "Walking the Dog" (1963), "Do the Funky Chicken" (1969), and "(Do the) Push and Pull" (1970), were some of his most successful songs.
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Rufus Thomas has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Mystery Train (1989).
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