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(July 29, 1916-March 2, 1942)
Born in Bonham, Texas
Raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Jazz guitarist
Specialized in Bebop and Swing

He fathered a child out of wedlock at only sixteen.
As a child, he sang on the streets for money with his father and brothers.
He refused to play the trumpet, fearing it would mess up his lips.

Just one year before his death, he was part of an all-star sextet led by Benny Goodman, and included Count Basie and Duke Ellington.
He brought the electric guitar to the foreground as a lead instrument, as opposed to part of the rhythm section.
In 1966, he was inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame.
Oklahoma City named a street and held a yearly jazz festival in his honor.

Credit: Black Chic

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For 2019, as of last week, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
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In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 46.43% Annoying

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