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Duke Ellington
Day that jazz legend Duke Ellington was born. -
Birth of Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong, famous jazz musician, was born on this day -
Robert Johnson
American blues singer-songwriter born this day. -
Big Joe Turner.
American Blues shouter Big Joe Turner born this day. -
Jazz Music
An "improv" type of music with a bunch of musicians following each other to create music. -
Hank Williams
Famous country singer from the 20th century born on this day. -
John Coltrane
Jazz performer born this day. -
Creation of Gospel Music
Gospel music, which is a genre of Christian music, was not popular for a while until it stuck in the late 1930's. -
Bluegrass
When bluegrass, country music influenced by jazz and blues was popular. -
Blues Music
When music first sung by Africans and then slaves brought to
America became popular -
"It Don't Mean a Thing" Release Date
Year that famous Duke Ellington song was released -
Elvis Presley
When the "King of Rock and Roll" was born. -
Bessie Smith
Day that classic blues singer Bessie Smith died at age 43 years old -
Marvin Gaye
Famous doo wop singer Marvin Gaye born on this day. Gaye also died April 1st (a day before his birthday) in 1984. -
R & B
When R & B, a type of bluesy music, became popular. -
Honky Tonk
When honky tonk, an up beat and fast tempo music, became popular -
Birth of Arethra Franklin
Gospel singer Arethra Franklin was born this day. -
Death of Lead Belly
Day that famous folks and blues musician died at age 61. -
Doo Wop
A genre of music with tenor lead vocals, harmonic background
provided by backup singers that is usually sung acapella that came into popularity in the 1950's. -
Cowboy Music
When country, a string-accompanied American music, became popular.
