Anita Ward

USA, 1979–now

American singer (b. 1956), a gospel- and soul-trained vocalist from Memphis. Her 1979 hit 'Ring My Bell', a chirpy late-disco single produced by Frederick Knight, topped charts worldwide and became a lasting dancefloor staple.

MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Anita Ward and 0 artists Anita Ward influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Anita Ward?

• Aretha Franklin — Ward was a gospel- and soul-trained singer whose vocal roots lay in the church-soul tradition of Aretha Franklin before 'Ring My Bell' made her a disco name.