Sippie Wallace
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About
Blues singer in the Roaring 20s who revived her remarkable career in the 1960s and 1970s. She released albums like Women Be Wise.
Before Fame
Her strong, rhythmic voice made her a radio favorite when the blues swept the country in the 1920s and her flamboyant personality made them flock to see her onstage.
Trivia
She was rediscovered at a folk music festival during a resurgence of interest in the blues, gaining the interest of a whole new generation of music fans.
Family Life
She was born and raised in Houston, Texas where her earliest singing took place at her father's church.
Associated With
In 1971 she toured with a young Bonnie Raitt, providing much inspiration to the young woman.
