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Bessie Smith, an African American vocalist, was dubbed “The Empress of the Blues.” She stood out from the competitor’s thanks to her incredible voice, dramatic flair, crystal-clear diction (you never missed a word she sang), and unmatched timing and phrasing, which appealed to jazz and blues fans alike.

Smith and her close friend Richard Morgan were traveling from a play in Memphis to Darling, Mississippi, for the performance the following day, on the morning of September 26, 1937. Their car was engaged in an accident that killed Bessie Smith close to Clarksdale, Mississippi.

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Bessie Smith Husband

Smith was a Philadelphia resident in 1923 when she met security guard Jack Gee, with whom she later got married on June 7, 1923, coincidentally the same day that her debut album was made available. The singer was reported to have multiple female sexual partners while married to Jack, and both of them sought to separate in 1929 but didn’t seek divorce.

Bessie Smith Children

It was reported that the singer never had a biological child of her own until she passes on.

Bessie Smith Parents

The singer was reportedly born to William and Laura smith.

Bessie Smith Siblings

Bessie smith was one of seven children of William and Laura smith. two of her siblings died when she was with her around 8 years old. she grew up with her other siblings including her brother Andrew who used to play guitar for her when she sings on the street for money.

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