“Mick wanted to dance, and I was a dancer – but he never gave me the credit! He said his mother taught him how to dance. But we worked with him in the dressing room, me and the girls, and we taught him how to Pony.” – Tina Turner

Bessie Smith Shirts & Empress of the Blues Merchandise

Vintage Bessie Smith T-Shirts Inspired by Classic Blues

Bessie Smith defined the sound of classic blues in the 1920s and 1930s, and our Bessie Smith shirts captures and celebrates her powerful legacy with vintage-inspired designs for true blues fans.

About Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith was the most influential female blues singer of her era, she earned the title “Empress of the Blues.” Her recordings shaped the sound of early blues and influenced generations of artists across jazz, blues, and rock.

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