W. C. Handy
William Christopher Handy (November 16, 1873 – March 28, 1958) was an American composer and musician[1] who referred to himself as the Father of the Blues.[2][3] Handy was one of the most important songwriters in the United States.[4] He was known as one of the first singers to publish music American blues music.
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 Handy in July 1941, photographed by Carl Van Vechten | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Christopher Handy |
| Born | November 16, 1873 Florence, Alabama, United States |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | March 28, 1958 (aged 84) New York City |
| Genres | Blues, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, teacher |
| Instruments | Trumpet |
| Years active | 1893–1948 |
W. C. Handy Media
Handy's birthplace in Florence, Alabama
W. C. Handy, age 19. Photographer unknown.
"The Memphis Blues" sheet music cover, 1913
Handy's first popular success, "Memphis Blues", recorded by Victor Military Band, July 15, 1914
1914 sheet music cover of "Yellow Dog Rag"
W. C. Handy in November 1949, playing trumpet in his music publishing office overlooking Times Square
Bronze statue of Handy in Handy Park, Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee
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References
- ↑ Obituary Variety, April 2, 1958, p. 68.
- ↑ "On This Day" Archived 2018-01-23 at the Wayback Machine The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-7-3.
- ↑ Evans, David (2001). "Handy, W(illiam) C(hristopher)". Grove Music Online. Archived from the original on June 3, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ↑ Robin Banerji (30 December 2012). "WC Handy's Memphis Blues: The Song of 1912". BBC News - Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 October 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
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