Bessie Smith, Empress Of The Blues
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Her grave remained unmarked until Janis Joplin and Juanita Green bought her a tombstone in 1970...

I have a special place in my heart for people who buy tombstones for unmarked graves.

Really interesting life (and death) story.
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RE: Bessie Smith, Empress Of The Blues - by Mister Obvious - 08-23-2021, 08:03 PM



















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