Hattie McDaniel, 1939 Oscar winner for her role in Gone With the Wind.
Music notes from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll!
1843: Francis Scott Key, American lawyer, poet and composer of the lyrics to “Star Spangled Banner” dies at 63.
1911: Actress Hattie McDaniel weds pianist Howard Hickman.
1924: Blues great Slim Harpo is born.
1936: Katie Webster, American boogie pianist (The Swamp Boogie Queen), born in Houston, Texas.
1963: The Beatles release “Please Please Me” & “Ask Me Why”
1964: The Beatles “I Want to Hold Your Hand” reaches #80 in Cashbox.
1969: B.J. Thomas “Hooked on a Feeling” tops out at #5 on U.S. Charts.
1971: Mary J. Blige is born.
1976: Howlin’ Wolf passes away (on Jan 10th).