Jessie Smith (singer)
Jessie Smith | |
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| Also known as | Little Miss Jessie Jessie David Jessie Smith Lucas |
| Born | 1941 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 2021 (aged 79–80) |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
Jessie Smith (1941 – February 4, 2021) was an American R&B singer. She began her career singing with musician Benny Sharp, recording as Little Miss Jessie.
Smith was best known as one of the original Ikettes in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. She later sang backing vocals for many artists, including Dr. John, Paul Williams, Al Kooper, José Feliciano, and Leon Ware.
Smith died on February 4, 2021.[1]