Posts about Pinetop Smith history

Pinetop Smith, also known as Clarence Smith, was an influential American pianist and songwriter. Although his career was tragically short, his unique style and infectious[…]

Pinetop Smith, born Clarence Smith in 1904, left an indelible mark on blues and boogie-woogie music, despite his brief life and career. Known for his[…]

Clarence "Pinetop" Smith was born on June 11, 1904, in Troy, Alabama. Growing up in the South during a time when blues was evolving from[…]