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Billie Pierce

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Also known as Wilhelmina G. Pierce

American jazz pianist and singer (1907–1974)

Person · Open Library

Born
1907
Died
1974
Works
1

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  • Blues in the classic tradition

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1921-08-08
Active to
1991-02-24
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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
826
Total plays
2,565

Wilhelmina Goodson, better known as Billie Pierce (June 8, 1907 – September 29, 1974) was an American jazz pianist and singer. With cornetist De De Pierce she made a charming and musical duo ever since they were married in 1935 (Billie & DeDe Pierce). She was born in Marianna, Florida, United States one of seven piano-playing sisters (including Ida Goodson), born to a mother and father who both themselves played piano. Early in the 1920s, Pierce played with Bessie Smith in a theater in Pensacol

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Marianna
Place of death
New Orleans
Occupation
singer
Genre
jazz
Instrument
piano
Image
Portrait of Billie Goodson Pierce.jpg
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date of birth
1907-06-08
date of death
1974-09-29
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ethnic group
African Americans
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Billie Pierce
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