Irma Thomas (b. February 18, 1941, Ponchatoula, Louisiana) whose only national chart hit in a 50 year career is 1963's "Wish Someone Would Care", is an enduring, Grammy winning, soul, gospel, rhythm and blues singer from New Orleans. Known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans", she is a contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta James, but did not tour as relentlessly, and industry support and major commercial success eluded her for decades. Thomas, who once was told by execs at Atlantic in the late 60's that "she just didn't have it anymore"...
These are photos from concerts where Irma Thomas played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Detroit Jazz Festival Sep 5, 2009 Detroit, Michigan, United States Uploaded by Wileecoyote
Irma Thomas Feb 14, 2009 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
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Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #12 Caribbean Jan 24 - 30, 2009 Ft. Lauderdale Fl USA to Samana DR, Tortola BVI,Dominica return Fort Lauderdale USA Uploaded by Jim Jones
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