Pat Brown

Pat Brown, formerly Pat Rush, was born in Meridian, Mississippi. She attended Harris Jr. College, also in Meridian, where she joined a group called 'The Dynamics' which later became 'The Commodores'. She later served as a backup musician and singer to artists such as Willie Clayton and Barbara Lewis. Her first solo debut, in 1996, was "Ladies' Night."As a child, her idols were Al Wilson (Show & Tell), David Ruffin, and Jimmy Ruffin "who all pushed or inspired me to continue to sing and work hard" says Brown. After college, she moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where she began her recording career. She struck gold on her first album with the great "Equal Opportunity" which has become a Southern soul anthem and her signature song.

I have been singing and writing music for God for well over 20 years. I have been in church bands and public appearances, including weddings, Parties, and just good old get-togethers around the campfire, she has performed throughout the United States and Europe. Brown came into prominence with her mid-'90s hit song, “Miss Equal Opportunity,” and has performed with blues greats like Willie Clayton, Johnny Taylor, and Bobby Rush. Her most recent CD, “For Your Information Only”, was released on VTapna Records in 2007.

(Pat Brown at 15th Annual Poconos Blues Fest 2006)