W.C. Handy

W.C. Handy

Known for: Sound
Biography: 1873-11-16
Deathday: 1958-03-28 (84 years old)

Biography

William Christopher Handy (November 16, 1873 – March 28, 1958) was an American composer and musician who referred to himself as the Father of the Blues. He was one of the most influential songwriters in the United States. One of many musicians who played the distinctively American blues music, Handy did not create the blues genre but was one of the first to publish music in the blues form, thereby taking the blues from a regional music style (Delta blues) with a limited audience to a new level of popularity.

Handy used elements of folk music in his compositions. He was scrupulous in documenting the sources of his works, which frequently combined stylistic influences from various performers.

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Known For
Sound

Gender
Male

Birthday
1873-11-16

Deathday
1958-03-28 (84 years old)

Birth Name
William Christopher Handy

Birth Place
Florence, United States

Citizenships
United States

Awards
Grammy Trustees Award

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