Bessie Smith
Blues Singer

Bessie Smith Net Worth

Bessie Smith was an iconic blues singer who rose to fame in the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Chattanooga, TN on April 15, 1894, she released a number of award-winning songs, such as "Empty Bed Blues" and "St. Louis Blues". She is remembered as the Empress of the Blues and her music continues to be celebrated today.
Bessie Smith is a member of Blues Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 15, 1894
Birth Place Chattanooga, TN
Age 125 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 26, 1937 (age 43)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $18 Million (2024)

About

Empress of the Blues who sang in the 1920s and 1930s, releasing award-winning songs like "Empty Bed Blues" and "St. Louis Blues."

Before Fame

She worked as a street performer with her brother on the streets of Chattanooga. Ma Rainey mentored her and helped her develop her stage presence.

Trivia

She had a short-lived career on Broadway, but in that time she sang with Louis Armstrong.

Family Life

She was born to parents Laura and william Smith who was a laborer and part-time Baptist preacher.

Associated With

The great Benny Goodman made a small contribution to her 1933 recordings with the record label Okeh.

Some Bessie Smith images

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