Daily Almanac - February 7

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Blues harmonica player Noah Lewis died on this day in 1961.  Lewis had been
playing professionally since around 1912 and did some of his best work with
Cannon's Jug Stompers during the 1920's and early 30's.  He continued to
play on and off until his death.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Noah Lewis, please visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/noah%20lewis.htm

Country harmonica player Claud J. Moye, better known as Pie Plant Pete, died
on this day in 1988.  He began playing the harmonica at the age of sixteen
and was working in radio by the late 1920's.   He teamed up with Bashful
Harmonica Joe Troynan from 1936 until 1947 and continued to work for several
years after that.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Pie Plant Pete, please
visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/pie%20plant%20pete.htm

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

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