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October 6th in Gennett History, 1925: Vernon Dalhart Recorded “The Wreck of the Shenandoah”

October 6th in Gennett History, 1925: Vernon Dalhart recorded “The Wreck of the Shenandoah” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 3158, Champion 15048, Challenge 506, and Silvertone 3812. The Champion ledger book indicates this recording was later rerecorded in 1928. … Continue reading

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October 5th in Gennett History, 1923: King Oliver and his Creole Jazz Band Recorded in Richmond

October 5th in Gennett History, 1923: King Oliver and his Creole Jazz Band recorded eight sides in Richmond. The band included Louis Armstrong and Joe ‘King’ Oliver (c), Honore Dutrey (tb), Johnny Dodds (cl), Lil Hardin (P), Johnny St. Cyr … Continue reading

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Happy 136th Birthday, Homer Rodeheaver!

Happy 136th Birthday, Homer Rodeheaver! The Gennett Walk of Fame inductee was born on October 4, 1880. He recorded “The Unclouded Day” on October 17, 1922 in NYC and it appeared on Gennett 4987 and Rainbow 1006. 

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September 28th in Gennett History, 1923: Wendell Hall Recorded “Ain’t Gonna Rain No Mo”

September 28th in Gennett History, 1923: Wendell Hall recorded “Ain’t Gonna Rain No Mo” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 5271 and Starr-Gennett 9454. 

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September 27th in Gennett History, 1929: Roosevelt Sykes Recorded “Fire Detective Blues”

September 27th in Gennett History, 1929: Dobby Bragg recorded “Fire Detective Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Paramount 12827 and Steiner Davis 108. Dobby Bragg was a pseudonym for Roosevelt Sykes (v & p). 

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September 19th in Gennett History, 1922: Bailey’s Lucky Seven Recorded “Tomorrow (I’ll Be In My Dixie Home Again)”

September 19th in Gennett History, 1922: Bailey’s Lucky Seven recorded “Tomorrow (I’ll Be In My Dixie Home Again)” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 4975, Apex 461, Winner 3812, Gennett S-5036, Starr-Gennett 9298, and Westport 2117.

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September 10th in Gennett History, 2016: The Starr Gennett Foundation Inducts Jimmy Durante into the Gennett Walk of Fame in Richmond

September 10th in Gennett History, 2016: The Starr Gennett Foundation Inducts Jimmy Durante into the Gennett Walk of Fame in Richmond. Durante recorded led his own ensemble in 1920, Jimmy Durante’s Jazz Band and recorded “Why Cry Blues” in NYC. … Continue reading

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July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: A very productive day in Richmond

July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: A very productive day in Richmond. Jelly Roll Morton recorded four sides (“Grandpa’s Spells,” “Kansas City Stomp,” “Wolverine Blues (Joys),” and “The Pearls (A Stomp).” The New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded three sides (“London … Continue reading

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July 5th in Gennett History, 1928: Herbert Sweet Recorded “Prisoner’s Lament”

July 5th in Gennett History, 1928: Herbert Sweet recorded “Prisoner’s Lament” in Richmond. It appeared on Champion 15565, Gennett 6567, Supertone 9185, and Supertone 9305. The recording featured Herbert Sweet (v & f) and Ernest Stoneman (g). The Champion issue … Continue reading

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June 24th in Gennett History, 1925: Vernon Dalhart Recorded “The Wreck of the Southern Old ’97”

June 24th in Gennett History, 1925: Vernon Dalhart recorded his hit “The Wreck of the Southern Old ’97” in NYC. The recording appeared on Buddy 8013, Challenge 161, Challenge 320, Champion 15121, Gennett 3019, Gennett 5588, Herwin 75503, and Silvertone … Continue reading

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