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Ma Rainey (Gertrude Pridgett)

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1886 - 1939

Occupation

Entertainment

Notable Achievements

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Description

Known as 'mother of the blues', was one of the first jazz and blues artists to make a recording. Inducted into the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Scandal caused by a raided lesbian party she organized. In 1994, the U.S. Post Office issued a Rainey 29-cent commemorative postage stamp. Born Gertrude Pridgett.

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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