Daily Almanac - June 16



Country singer-songwriter, guitar and harmonica player Clyde "Skeets" Yaney
was born on this day in 1912.  Yaney began playing professionally after
winning a talent contest at the age of six.  He would go on to record dozens
of records until his retirement from music in the 1970's.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Skeets yaney, please
visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/clyde%20yaney.htm

Blues saxophone and harmonica player Steamin' Stan Ruffo was born on this
day in 1951.  Ruffo has played the saxophone since his teens and picked up
the harmonica at 28.  He's recorded a couple of albums of his own as well as
appearing on albums by other Blues artists.

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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