Background
She was born in Houston, Texas. Her father, George W. Thomas, Junior., was a musician, songwriter, and music publisher.
She was born in Houston, Texas. Her father, George W. Thomas, Junior., was a musician, songwriter, and music publisher.
She began performing, often with Sippie Wallace, at local parties and in the Storyville red-light district. She moved to Chicago ca. 1924, where she worked in local clubs and theatres until the early 1930s.
In 1925 she recorded for Gennett Records, and in 1925-1926 she recorded several sides for the Okeh label.
During the years of the Great Depression her career diminished, and she worked outside the field of music In the early 1940s she moved to Oakland, California.
In 1946 she recorded seven songs with Mutt Carey for the Circle label, which were her last recordings. She worked with Kid Ory"s Orchestra in San Francisco In 1948.
Charged with manslaughter, she was tried and acquitted.
She died of heart disease on August 22, 1952.