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Ruby Smith (Ruby Walker) was born on 24 August, 1903 in New York, United States, is an American singer. Discover Ruby Smith's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?

Popular As Ruby Walker
Occupation Singer, songwriter
Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 24 August, 1903
Birthday 24 August
Birthplace New York, United States
Date of death 1977
Died Place Anaheim, California, United States
Nationality United States

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1903

Ruby Smith (August 24, 1903 – March 24, 1977) was an American classic female blues singer.

She was a niece, by marriage, of the better-known Bessie Smith, who discouraged Ruby from pursuing a recording career.

1923

After Bessie's debut recording, in February 1923, Ruby joined her on tour in 1924.

Ruby assisted off-stage with costume changes and provided entertainment during intermissions by dancing.

1926

Ruby's thoughts of a career as a singer were initially thwarted in 1926 at Bessie's insistence, but they continued traveling together on tour.

In Atlanta, Georgia, Ruby spent a night in jail after being caught bringing moonshine for her aunt to consume.

1927

In 1927, Ruby was part of the female entourage led by Bessie to the "buffet flats" in Detroit, Michigan.

A lengthy recorded interview she gave to Chris Albertson contained references to this time and others, and the recording became part of Bessie Smith's The Complete Recordings, Vol. 5: The Final Chapter box set.

Of a particularly "open house" sex show, Smith said, "People used to pay good just to go in there and see him do his act."

Later Jack Gee, who was married to Bessie at the time, once implored Ruby to take the musical stage after her aunt had walked out in Indianapolis, Indiana.

1937

Nevertheless, following Bessie's death in 1937, Ruby recorded twenty-one sides between 1938 and 1947.

She is also known for her candid observations on her own and Bessie's lifestyle.

She was born Ruby Walker in New York City.

She met Bessie Smith, her aunt (by marriage), in Philadelphia.

However, the deception did not last long, and in the event Bessie died in 1937.

Shortly afterwards, Ruby adopted the stage name Ruby Smith, and less than a year later she recorded six tracks, including a cover version of Bessie's "Send Me to the 'Lectric Chair Blues".

At the same session she recorded her version of "Draggin' My Heart Around", by Alex Hill.

1939

In March 1939, Smith recorded, under the musical direction of James P. Johnson, "He's Mine, All Mine" and "Backwater Blues" (the latter written by Bessie Smith and Johnson).

1941

In December 1941, backed by an ensemble led by Sammy Price, she recorded two more tracks, "Why Don't You Love Me Anymore?"

and her own song "Harlem Gin Blues".

1943

Her recorded work has been issued on several compilation albums, including Jazzin' the Blues (1943–1952), released by Document Records in 2000.

1946

Her final recording sessions took place in August 1946 and January 1947, when she was backed by Gene Sedric's band.

1977

Smith died on March 24, 1977, in Anaheim, California, at the age of 73.