Daily Almanac - March 22



Vaudeville harmonica player Ray Tankersley was born on this day in 1921.
ray Played with the Harmonica Rascals during the 1920's and 30's as well as
with Johnny Puleo's Harmonica Gang during the 1950's.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Ray Tankersley, please
visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/ray%20tankersley.htm

Blues singer, guitar and harmonica player Weldon "Juke Boy" Bonner was born
on this day in 1932.  Bonner had a career that spanned from the late 1940's
until his death in 1978.  He usually played the harmonica on a neckbrace.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Juke Boy Bonner, please
visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/juke_boy_bonner.htm

British Blues/Rock singer and harmonica player Keith Relf was born on this
day in 1943.  Relf fronted The Yardbirds in the 1960's as well as well as
being involved in several bands and solo projects after the Yardbirds broke
up.  He died in 1976 after being electrocuted while playing guitar.

Blues singer, guitar and harmonica player Frank Edwards died on this day in
2002.  Edwards had been playing music professionally since the mid-1920's
and made numerous recordings during his career.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Frank Edwards, please
visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/frank%20edwards.htm

That's all I have for today.  Have fun and practice.

Peter Krampert, author
The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica
http://www.eharmonica.net





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