Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1894 - 1937

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

'Empress of the Blues', was considered the greatest and most influential classic blues singer of the 1920s. Noted for her vaudeville performances. A biography of her life is being produced by HBO television. Died unexpectedly in a car accident. Bisexual.

See Also

• LGBTQ Jazz
• LGBTQ Participation in the Harlem Renaissance
• Rhythm & Blues and the LGBTQ Community

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.biography.com/people/bessie-smith-9486520#awesm=~oDud81g4JooubH
• http://www.jazz.com/encyclopedia/smith-bessie
• http://www.deadline.com/2014/05/hbo-films-besslie-smith-biopic-starring-queen-latifah/

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