Nov 13, 2009 · Legendary blues singer Bessie Smith is buried near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 4, 1937. Some 7,000 mourners attended her funeral. Smith had been killed a few …

Her successful recording career with Columbia Records began in 1923, but her performing career was cut short by a car crash that killed her at the age of 43.

Jul 27, 2022 · In the midst of a comeback, Smith sadly died in a car wreck near Clarksdale, Mississippi, which itself sounds like the stuff of a blues song. To this day, many myths persist …

Feb 13, 2018 · She died on September 26, 1937, but even now the circumstances are shrouded in rumor and suspicion. This can be traced to one man, John Hammond, and his decision to lie …

Bessie’s Death Certificate shows she died in Ward 1 of the G.T. Thomas Hospital at 11.30 am. on 26 th September 1937. Cause of death is listed as; Shock, Internal injuries, Multiple fractures …

Jan 18, 2025 · She died from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was inducted into both the Blues Hall of Fame (1980), in its inaugural class, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1989). …

Mar 4, 2012 · Bessie Smith is said to have died, after an automobile crash, at a local hospital in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Could she have been saved? Bessie Smith was born in Chattanooga, …

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 …

Bessie Smith was born on April 15, 1894 and died in G. T. Thomas Afro-American Hospital, Clarksdale, Mississippi due to Severe internal injuries to the entire right side of her body due to …

She was pronounced dead on arrival at the nearest hospital, the cause of death listed as shock, internal injuries, and loss of blood. For many years after, it was claimed that Smith died …