Posted on 06/11/2009 11:52:54 AM PDT by a fool in paradise
Guitar legend Huey Long, the last surviving member of the original Ink Spots, died June 10 in Houston at the age of 105.
Long was born in Sealy, Texas.
He worked various jobs in the Houston area until he got his big break playing banjo in the Frank Davis Louisiana Jazz Band.
In 1936, Bill Kenny, the leader of the Ink Spots, talked Long into leaving the jazz trio joining the Ink Spots.
...He moved back to Houston in the 90s, having written and arranged more than 80 songs.
Long is survived by his daughter, Houston resident Anita Long, and two sons who live in California.
Anita Long set up an Ink Spots museum in Houston, honoring her dad’s achievements.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
(Excerpt) Read more at khou.com ...
The Ink Spots were great! Thanks for posting this.
The Ink Spots museum is on 20th, close to Yale.
Driven by many times, never been inside. Outside is a picture of the original group, looking spiffy.
On many First Saturday in the Heights...I have shared an ice cream with him from Cricket’s Cafe.
Rest in peace Mr. Long...you were and always have been a mighty fine gentleman and you spoke so proudly of your family and freinds..
I was lucky to meet and chat with this fellow.
The Sounds of American Life and Legend Are Tapped
for the Seventh Annual National Recording Registry
Library of Congress | June 9, 2009 | no byline
Posted on 06/11/2009 10:38:59 AM PDT by a fool in paradise
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RIP.
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