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born
benny goodman was born in chicago, illinois -
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bennys life
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studied music
attended Kehelah Jacob Synagogue -
first clarinet
benny goodman got his first clarinet when he was ten years old -
Benny left school
Benny left school in 1923 -
Bennys dad died
Bennys dad was hit by a car and killed -
joined band
Benny joined the Ben Polack Band in 1925 -
left band
Benny left the Ben Polack 4 years later in 1929. Preticipated in recording secions. -
Great Depression
the Great Depression hit America in 1929 -
beginning of Bennys popularity
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became nationally known
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led his first band
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played at Palamar Ballroom in L.A
became know as King of Swing -
married
Benny married Alice Duckworth -
international fame
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film released
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Elected to Hall of Fame
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wife died
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marked 30th Anniversary
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appeared at Kool Jazz Fesival in New York
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Doctorate Degree in Music
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Grammy Award
For Lifetime Achievement -
Benny Goodman died
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Grammy Award
Grammy Award for 'And the Angels Song' (1939) -
Emmersion Radio Hall of Fame
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Image on Postage Stamp
Image appeared as part of a US Commenorative Stamp Collection entitled, 'Legends of American Music Series -
ASCAP Hall of Fame
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Grammy Award
Recieved Grammy Award for 'Moonglow' (1936)
