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Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 08:01:51 -0600
From: pkrampe~meritech.net
Subject: Daily Almanac - December 11

Harmonica maker Matthias Hohner died on this day in 1902. Arising from
humble beginnings as a german clockmaker, Hohner made the harmonica what it
is today, spreading it across the world and making it a part of the musical
fabric. His mastery of marketing was crucial to the instrument's success.

Blues singer and harmonica player Big Mama Willie Mae Thornton was born on
this day in 1926. Thornton had hits with "Hound Dog" and "Ball and Chain"
well before they were covered by Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin. He played
the harmonica to augment her powerful voice as well as working with George
"Harmonica" Smith, Walter Horton and others.
For more information on the life and recordings of Big Mama Willie Mae
Thornton, please visit:
www.eharmonica.net/big_mama_willie_mae_thornton.htm

Happy Birthday to fellow Harp-l'er David Retherford who was born on this day
in 1959. david plays harmonica in the florida area and is actively working
on becoming a better player at all times. May all your reeds be gapped
properly.

That's all I have for today. Have fun and practice.

Peter Krampert, author
The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica