releases: https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohens-statement-death-blues-legend-and-queen-beale-street
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| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohens-statement-death-blues-legend-and-queen-beale-street | Congressman Cohen's Statement on the Death of Blues Legend and Queen of Beale Street Ruby Wilson | 2016-08-12 | 2016 | 2016-08 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | legacy | [MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement on the death on Blues legend and “Queen of Beale Street” Ruby Wilson. "I am saddened by the death of my friend Ruby Wilson,” said Congressman Cohen. “Ruby was a sweetheart of a human being. She was always smiling, upbeat and caring for others in addition to being a fabulous talent who sang of, for and about Memphis. She had a phenomenal life. Ruby brought joy to people’s hearts all over the world and was a legend in her hometown. She was truly the queen of the Blues, Beale Street and Memphis.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |