Though Bessie treated him like a son, years later it was discovered that the adoption had never been legal. Like in the movie, Jack warmed to the child, at least at first, and Viola was given the task of caring for the boy when Bessie was away.
In , he was discharged to Jack Gee. Smith, accompanied by a sizeable group of male friends, traveled to Gee's at once to fetch Jack, Jr. Although Smith had high hopes for Jack, Jr. Like his mother, he was apt to disappear for days at a time. Bessie: Revised and expanded edition By Chris Albertson. Died at the age of 84 on June 6, ; Jack, Jr.
Published by Johnson Publishing Company. She also occasionally toured theaters in the South. While she continued to find work, it was nothing compared to her popularity in the s. On September 26, , Bessie was in a terrible car accident in Coahoma, Mississippi. Her long-time companion Richard Morgan was driving and lost control when he did not see a truck on the road. Bessie suffered severe injuries when she was thrown from the car.
She died at the hospital shortly after. Some historians note she received more attention from white audiences in death than in life. Although thousands of fans mourned her death, her estate had few funds. Bessie was buried in an unmarked grave in a cemetery in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. In a professional context it often happens that private or corporate clients corder a publication to be made and presented with the actual content still not being ready.
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Sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Resource Life Story: Bessie Smith or — The Empress of the Blues. Resource Teaching Materials Suggested Activities. Portrait of Bessie Smith holding feathers. Print Image. Blues songs tell stories and describe deep emotions. The blues developed in the nineteenth century and gained popularity nationally through the Great Migration.
Great Depression: The major economic downturn in the started in and continued through Harlem Renaissance: A term used to describe the intellectual, artistic, and creative output of African Americans in Harlem in the s. Characterized by strong, regular rhythms. Smith's lean years ended in , as the recording industry again soared on the craziness of the early Swing Era, spearheaded by the success of Benny Goodman's — band. Smith had proven adaptable throughout her career and could certainly swing with the best of them.
Also, blues singing was experiencing a revival in popular taste. On the morning of September 26, , Smith and her close friend Richard Morgan were driving from a Memphis performance to Darling, Mississippi, for the next day's show. Near Clarksdale, Mississippi, their car was involved in an accident resulting in Bessie Smith's death.
It was estimated that over ten thousand adoring fans attended the funeral of the blues singer who had become the largest-selling recording artist of her day. In Early Jazz, Gunther Schuller heralded Smith as "the first complete jazz singer" whose influence on the legendary Billie Holiday — and a whole generation of jazz singers cannot be overestimated.
Albertson, Chris. New York: Stein and Day, Brooks, Edward. The Bessie Smith Companion. New York: Da Capo, Davis, Angela Yvonne. New York: Pantheon, Feinstein, Elaine. A film loosely based on the book aired in , with Queen Latifah who also executive produced the project portraying Smith and Mo'Nique playing Ma Rainey. During her marriage to Gee, Smith informally adopted a six-year-old boy and named him Jack Jr.
But as her and Gee's relationship became strained, Gee would use their son as a bargaining chip, eventually kidnapping him and accusing Smith of being a neglectful, incompetent mother.
A court ruling first gave custody to Smith's sister Viola, then later to Jack Jr. We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!
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She had a thriving career for many years before she lost her battle with addiction.
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