Daily Almanac - August 7

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Folk/Blues singer, guitar and harmonica player Harmonica Frank Floyd died on
this day in 1984.  Floyd taught himself how to play the harmonica at the age
of ten and spent most of his musical career playing in Medicine shows and
carnivals.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Harmonica Frank Floyd,
please visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/frank%20floyd.htm

Vaudeville harmonica player Les Magann died on this day in 1999.  Magann
played the bass and chord harmonicas during the 1930's and 40's and beyond
with The Harmaniacs, The Harmonica Rascals, Johnny Puleo's Harmonica Gang
and other groups.

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

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