Interested in learning about the blues artist who scored a hit with “Hound Dog” but only made $500 while it launched Elvis Presley into superstardom? Then my Big Mama Thornton Black History Facts profile is for you.
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Interested in learning about the musician and composer who wrote “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” among other classic gospel songs and is considered to be the “Father of Gospel Music”? Then my Thomas A. Dorsey Black History Facts profile is for you.
Bessie is an HBO film starring Queen Latifah in an excellent portrayal of 1920’s blues legend Bessie Smith. The movie covers Bessie’s rise, fall, and comeback during the 1920’s — 1930’s with brief peeks back into her childhood. The movie is quite good due to the great performances and cinematography but the story itself is a bit lacking. It isn’t perfect but it’s still enjoyable and worth seeing. I recommend Bessie if you’re into music, a fan of any of the actors, or you’re just looking for a good movie to watch.