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.
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#28 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Eastern Caribbean Jan 22 - 29, 2017 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, Amber Cove D.R., Cruz Bay St John USVI, Philipsburg Sint Maarten, Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA Uploaded by Jim Jones
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Band Lineups
Walter Trout
Ronnie Baker Brooks & Tommy Castro
Ann Harris
