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Bessie Smith

By mam26

  • Birth

    Bessie Smith was born in chattangoona, Tennessee.

  • Mother died

    at the age of eight her mother died

  • Started performing for family

    When she was nine she started performing for money to help support her family

  • Professional career started

    Started her professional career with Moses Stokes' travelling show
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    Records

    Made over 160 records.
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    Most famous recording arist in the world

  • Bessie smith died

    Bessie smith died

    In a car accident, recived fatal injuries