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Clarence "Pinetop" Smith, a 24-year-old African American male, was a pioneering boogie-woogie and blues pianist. Born on June 11, 1904, in Troy, Alabama, Smith moved to Chicago, Illinois, in the late 1920s to further his music career. He quickly gained recognition for his energetic piano style and his hit recording "Pine Top's Boogie Woogie," which became a significant influence on the boogie-woogie genre.
On the night of March 14, 1929, Smith was performing at a dance hall in Chicago's P ...Read More
On the night of March 14, 1929, Smith was performing at a dance hall in Chicago's P ...Read More
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Clarence Pinetop Smith
Male
Black / African American
Chicago
IL
1929-03-15
24
Clarence
Pinetop Smith
11/10/2025
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Has anyone else been diving into the details surrounding Clarence "Pinetop" Smith's murder? It's so ... ...Read More
01/28/2023
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