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Nobody really discovered her. She worked her way up the show biz ladder. She got world wide fame when she started recording for Columbia in 1923.
She started by singing on the streets of downtown Chattanooga and just went from there. Her brother was a part of a traveling show and she eventually followed suit and just worked her way up to a solo act.
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What town did Bessie smith play in that inspired the song backwater blues?
Good question but I have NO CLUE as well!!
What is Bessie smith real name?
Bessie smith
How many records did Bessie smith sell?
bessie smith sold over 3million
Who was Bessie smith last husband?
Bessie smith last husband was Jack Gee
Was Bessie smith a flapper?
no
Who does Bessie Smith admire and why and answer before Midnight there's not much time?
Bessie Smith admired Ma Rainy because she got inspired by her
What town did Bessie smith play in that inspired the song backwater blues?
Good question but I have NO CLUE as well!!
What was Bessie smith education?
did Bessie Smith go to school
What is Bessie smith real name?
Bessie smith
Who is the empress of blues?
Bessie Smith.
Who was nickanmed the empress of the blues and became the highest paid African American entertainer of the 1920s?
Bessie Smith Smith
Who inspired Bessie Coleman?
She inspired her selfie
What is Bessie smith's parents?
Bessie Smith's parents names are William and Larura smith.
What was Bessie smith name?
Bessie Smith was known as "the Empress of the Blues".
What was Bessie smith nick name?
Bessie Smith was known as "the Empress of the Blues".
When was Salutes Bessie Smith created?
Salutes Bessie Smith was created in 1980.
What is Bessie Smith's birthday?
Bessie Smith was born on April 15, 1894.
