Dave Bartholomew

David Louis Bartholomew (December 24, 1918 – June 23, 2019) was an American Hall of Fame rock and roll musician, bandleader, composer, arranger and record producer. His career was based in New Orleans.

Dave Bartholomew
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Bartholomew in 1977
Background information
Birth nameDavis Bartholomew
Also known asDavid Louis Bartholomew
Born(1918-12-24)December 24, 1918
Edgard, Louisiana, United States
DiedJune 23, 2019(2019-06-23) (aged 100)
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
GenresRhythm and blues, big band, swing, rock and roll, Dixieland
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader, composer, arranger
InstrumentsTrumpet, tuba
Years active1936 – 2019
LabelsDe Luxe, Imperial, Broadmoor
Associated actsFats Domino

He was known for his partnership with Fats Domino. Their best known songs were "Goin' Home" and "Ain't That a Shame".[1]

Bartholomew's other hit songs as a composer include "I Hear You Knocking", "Blue Monday", "I'm Walkin'", "My Ding-A-Ling", and "One Night". He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.[2]

Bartholomew died on June 23, 2019 in New Orleans of heart failure at the age of 100.[3]

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References

  1. "Prairie Home Companion". PBS. Retrieved 2008-09-11.
  2. "Dave Bartholomew". Songwriters Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 2008-11-19. Retrieved 2008-09-11.
  3. "Dave Bartholomew, rock 'n' roll pioneer and trumpeter, dies at age 100". WWL. Retrieved 2019-06-23.

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