Jessie Smith | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Little Miss Jessie Jessie David Jessie Smith Lucas |
| Born | November 28, 1941 Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 2021 (aged 79) Alton, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation | Singer |
Jessie Smith (November 28, 1941 – February 4, 2021) was an American R&B vocalist. She began her career singing with musician Benny Sharp, recording as Little Miss Jessie, and became best known as one of the original Ikettes in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. She later sang backing vocals for various artists, including Dr. John, Paul Williams, Al Kooper, José Feliciano, and Leon Ware.