William Christopher Handy (Nov 16, 1873 – Mar 28, 1958
"Father of The Blues", W.C. Handy, inspired the Fox Trot Dance. His work in the Blues Genre and the Publishing side of music has left a benchmark for many to follow. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Handy, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: St. Louis Blues, Memphis Blues, Ole Miss Rag and Beale Street Blues (Marion Harris)
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| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | William Christopher Handy |
| Also known as | The Father of Blues; W.C. Handy |
| Born | November 16, 1873 Florence, Alabama, U.S. |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | March 28, 1958 (aged 84) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues, Jazz |
| Occupations | Composer, songwriter, musician,bandleader, author |
| Instruments | Piano, cornet, trumpet, guitar,vocals |
| Years active | 1893–1948 |
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