Billie Pierce
Pianist

Billie Pierce Net Worth

Billie Pierce was a renowned jazz artist and singer born on June 8, 1907 in Marianna, FL. She was a prominent figure in the New Orleans jazz scene from the 1950s to the early 1970s, and her music was enjoyed by many. Her legacy lives on in the jazz world today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 8, 1907
Birth Place Marianna, FL
Age 113 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 29, 1974 (age 67)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $20 million (2024)

About

Jazz Artist and singer who became a well-known performer in the New Orleans jazz scene from the 1950s until the early 1970s.

Before Fame

She became a member of several bands in the late 1920s, including Alphonse Picou's band, Emile Barnes' band, and George Lewis' band.

Trivia

She met her husband, trumpeter De De Pierce, while she was performing at the Blue Jay Club in the 1930s.

Family Life

She was born into a family where her six sisters all played piano as did her mother and father.

Associated With

She accompanied singer Bessie Smith early on in her career when Smith was playing in a Pensacola, Florida, theater.

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