Bessie Smith was born in 1894 and died in 1937, just toward the end of the Depression (1940). She is considered to be one of the greatest female blues singer ever and was often called "The Empress of the Blues." She was as popular as Louis Armstrong during that period.
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Bessie Smith's parents names are William and Larura smith.
Bessie Smith was known as "the Empress of the Blues".
Bessie Smith was born on April 15, 1894.
Bessie Smith was known as "the Empress of the Blues".
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Bessie Smith has written: 'Bessie Smith, empress of the blues' -- subject(s): Blues (Music), Popular music