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The Ink Spots
The Ink Spots were an American vocal group formed in the early 1930s, renowned for their distinctive blend of pop, jazz, and R&B. The group became known for their smooth harmonies and distinctive vocal arrangements. Their big break came with their hit "If I Didn't Care" in 1939, which became one of their signature tunes. The group’s popularity peaked during the 1940s, with a string of hits like "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" and "Java Jive." Known for their influence on both vocal harmony groups and early rock 'n' roll, The Ink Spots were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Huey Long, Guitarist for Ink Spots, Dies at 105
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Michael Ricci
Frank Davis and his Louisiana Jazz Band were booked to play at the Rice Hotel in Houston in 1925. The banjo player never showed. For Huey Long, who shined shoes outside the hotel and occasionally got onstage to announce the bands, this was the unmistakable sound of opportunity knocking. Putting down his ukulele, he ran out to a music store, got a banjo on credit and stepped into the breach. And so began an 80-year career in jazz and popular ...
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The Ink Spots
Instrument: Band / ensemble / orchestra
Formed: 1934
