Bessie Smith

== Info ==
Blues singer noted as the most popular female blues musician of the prewar era. Considered a major influence on jazz and other musicians. Several hits throughout the twenties. Inducted into numerous halls of fame. Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Her Downhearted Blues was named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the 500 songs that shaped rock. Films and musicals have been made about Smith.
== Genres ==
Blues
Category:Blues
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Category:Early Influences