What is Sippie Wallace's full name?
Beulah Belle Thomas
Sippie Wallace date of birth:
November 1, 1898
How old was Sippie Wallace when died?
88
Where was Sippie Wallace born?
Houston, Texas, United States
When did Sippie Wallace die?
November 1, 1986
What is Sippie Wallace's occupation?
Singer, pianist, organist, songwriter
What genre is Sippie Wallace's work?
Blues, jazz
What instruments does Sippie Wallace play?
Piano, organ
Short Biography
Sippie Wallace (born as Beulah Thomas, November 1, 1898 – November 1, 1986) was an American singer-songwriter. Her early career in local tent shows gained her the billing "The Texas Nightingale". Between 1923 and 1927, she recorded over 40 songs for Okeh Records, many written by herself or her brothers, George and Hersal Thomas. Her accompanists included Louis Armstrong, Johnny Dodds, Sidney Bechet, King Oliver, and Clarence Williams. Among the top female blues vocalists of her era, Wallace ranked with Ma Rainey, Ida Cox, Alberta Hunter, and Bessie Smith.