W.C. Handy

W.C. Handy
W.C. Handy, the "Father of the Blues," brought the music of rural Southern blacks into the mainstream by copyrighting old songs and writing new songs, spurring the blues into the mainstream of popular music during the 1910s and '20s. He was also a highly trained veteran of the music world who led all manner of groups: string quartets, brass bands, and a touring minstrelshow group.

William Christopher Handy was born in Florence, AL, in 1873. His early years were spent living in a log cabin...
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W.C. Handy W.C. Handy's Memphis Blues Band
W.C. Handy's Memphis Blues Band (1994) - W.C. Handy
By: W.C. Handy
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Handy, W.C. Fuzzy Wuzzy Rag, Snakey Blues, Ole Miss Rag
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W.C. Handy Father of the Blues
Father of the Blues (1923) - W.C. Handy
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