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* Today in Black History - June 1 *
1948 - Johnny Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson joins the ancestors in Chicago,
Illinois at the age of 34 after being murdered on the front steps
of his home. He was a master of the blues harmonica and transformed
the instrument from a novelty into a major component of Chicago-
style blues. He will be inducted into the Blues Foundation's Hall
of Fame in 1980.
* Today in Black History - June 3 *
1887 - Roland Hayes is born in Curryville, Tennessee. A noted concert
artist, Hayes will be the first African American to give a concert
in Boston's Symphony Hall. His career will take him throughout the
U.S. and to London for a command performance before King George V.
1942 - Curtis Mayfield is born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and will be raised
in Chicago, Illinois. He will become a singer, songwriter, and
producer. He will be a member of the group The Impressions. He
will write many hits for the group, Jerry Butler and himself. He
will start a successful solo career in 1970. He will become
paralyzed from the chest down in 1990 when a stage lighting tower
falls on him. After recuperating, he will still continue to
perform. He will join the ancestors on Sunday, December 26, 1999.
1951 - Deniece Chandler is born in Gary, Indiana. She will become a singer
and will be known as Deniece Williams. She will get her first
break as a member of Stevie Wonder's backup group Wonderlove during
1972-75. She will grow into a successful solo career in both
secular and gospel music.
* Today in Black History - June 4 *
1961 - El Debarge is born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He will become a
singer with the family group Debarge. He will become a solo
artist in the mid 1980's.
1989 - Four African Americans win Tony awards for "Black and Blue," a
musical revue featuring classic blues and tap-dance routines.
Winners are Ruth Brown (best actress in a musical), Cholly
Atkins, Henry LeTang, Frankie Manning, and Fayard Nicholas (best
choreography).
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