Mamie Smith

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mamie Smith
Occupation	Blues Singer
Date Of Birth	May 26, 1883(1883-05-26)
Age	141
Date Of Death	1946-09-16
Birthplace	Cincinnati
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Taurus

Mamie Smith Biography

Mamie Smith is one of the most popular and richest Blues Singer who was born on May 26, 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The Queen of the Blues, a vaudeville actor, singer and the first African American to record blues music, was also known as the Queen of the Blues.

On one of her tours, she met the 16-year-old She discovered the sixteen year old Coleman Hawkins on one of her tours and got him to join her act, billing him as “Saxophone Boy.” and convinced him to join her band. She called him “Saxophone boy.”

She was born in Cincinnati Ohio. In 1913, she married William Smith.

Mamie Smith Net Worth

Mamie Smith is one of the richest Blues Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mamie Smith 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before recording “Crazy Blues” with Okeh Records, she was more of an artist than a singer in her early years.

The song, “Crazy Blues”, was a huge success almost immediately. It sold 10,000 copies in the first week and 75,000 the following month.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Mamie Smith Dating?

According to our records, Mamie Smith married to Jack Goldberg. As of December 1, 2023, Mamie Smith’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Mamie Ranked on the list of most popular Blues Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mamie Smith celebrates birthday on May 26 of every year.

Why is Mamie Smith so important?

Mamie Smith made history when in 1920 she became the first African American singer to make a record of a Blues song, “Crazy Blues.” The record became a massive hit, changing the record industry and launching a new era of “race records” aimed at black listeners.

What happened to Mamie Smith?

Smith died in 1946 in New York, New York, reportedly penniless.

Who was the first African American woman to record the blues?

Mamie Smith was the first black vocalist to record the blues. The song was “Crazy Blues,” and it became a hit.

Who is Mamie Smith parents?

Mamie’s father, Benjamin Robinson passed away in 1904. Her mother, Amanda Robinson had moved to New York City by 1920, probably to live at her daughter’s luxurious home at 130th Street or an apartment at 55 Nicholas Avenue in West Harlem.

Who was the first Black musician?

In 1890, George W. Johnson , a former slave, became the first African- American musician to make commercial records.