American jazz pianist and singer (1907–1974)
Wilhelmina Goodson, better known as Billie Pierce (June 8, 1907 – September 29, 1974) was an American jazz pianist and singer. With cornetist De De Pierce she made a charming and musical duo ever since they were married in 1935 (Billie & DeDe Pierce). She was born in Marianna, Florida, United States one of seven piano-playing sisters (including Ida Goodson), born to a mother and father who both themselves played piano. Early in the 1920s, Pierce played with Bessie Smith in a theater in Pensacol
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