Ruby Turner

Ruby Turner ( born June 22, 1958 in Montego Bay, Jamaica) is a Jamaican R & B singer, songwriter and actress.

Biography

When she was nine years old, Ruby Turner's family moved from Jamaica to England. Her musical career began in the early 1980s, Alexis Korner (DVD Live at the Marquee, together with Charlie Watts ). They can be heard on albums by UB40 ( Labor of Love, 1983) and Culture Club (From Luxury to Heartache, 1986).

In 1986 they released their debut album, Women Hold Up Half the Sky, which received good reviews and also sold well ( No. 47 of the UK album charts). From the decoupled singles I'd Rather Go Blind was the most successful (1987 No. 24 of the UK singles charts). The highest chart placing all albums by Ruby Turner The Motown Songbook reached (1988 UK No. 22 ). The single It's Gonna Be Alright from the album Paradise (1989 ) made ​​it in 1990 even No. 1 on the U.S. R & B charts.

Over time, Ruby Turner has worked with many international stars, including Steve Winwood, Mick Jagger, Jools Holland, Seasick Steve and many more. Songs they wrote were recorded by other artists, including Lulu, Yazz and Maxi Priest.

As an actress she has appeared in various stage productions ( A Streetcar Named Desire, Carmen Jones, fame, etc.) and television series ( Little Britain, Doctors, etc.).