Curiosidades

Died while having surgery for a tonsillectomy. His boss, Bing Crosby, had urged him to get the operation (which he regretted all his life).

Jazz guitarist and singer

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1986.

Considered the first great jazz guitarist. He was also a fine blues performer. He later was an accompanist for Bing Crosby.

He went by the name Blind Willie Dunn when performing blues.