Daily Almanac - June 18

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Blues singer and multi-instrumentalist Dewey Corley was born on this day in
1898.  Corley began playing the harmonica as a child growing up in Arkansas.
He drifted in and out of music from the 1920's until his death in the 1970's
and even made some records with the Memphis Jug Band.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Dewey Corley, please
visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/dewy_corley.htm

Blues violin, guitar and harmonica player Don "Sugarcane" Harris was born on
this day in 1938.  An immensely talented musician, Harris often cited Jimmy
Reed and Little Walter as his main influences, even on the violin.  Harris
worked with musicians as diverse as Frank Zappa, John Mayall and Little
Richard as well as making several records of his own.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Sugarcane Harris, please
visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/don_harris.htm

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

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