Clarence Smith (Pine Top)

USA, 1928–1929

Clarence 'Pine Top' Smith — his 1929 'Pine Top's Boogie Woogie' named and popularised the style; a foundational figure whose record inspired Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson and Pinetop Perkins alike.

MusicRoots documents 0 artists who influenced Clarence Smith (Pine Top) and 1 artist Clarence Smith (Pine Top) influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Which artists did Clarence Smith (Pine Top) influence?

• Joe Willie Perkins (Pinetop) — Perkins took up boogie-woogie — and his very nickname — from the records of Clarence 'Pine Top' Smith, whose 1929 'Pine Top's Boogie Woogie' set the style.