1917

📅Events in 1917

1. Denis HarbourAugust 3, 1917

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   Canadian bassist Denis Harbour was born in Oka, Quebec.
2. Les ElgartAugust 3, 1917

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   Jazz trumpeter and bandleader Les Elgart was born in New Haven, Connecticut.
3. The Original Dixieland Jass BandAugust 17, 1917

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   The Original Dixieland Jass Band, shortly after changing the name “Jass” to “Jazz”, made the first recording of the song “Tiger Rag”.
4. John Lee HookerAugust 22, 1917

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   American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist John Lee Hooker was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi. He later became known for the songs “I'm in the Mood” and “Dimples” and a series of successful albums, including “The Healer” (1989), “Mr. Lucky” (1991), “Chill Out” (1995) and “Don't Look Back” (1997). He died on June 21, 2001, at the age of 83.
5. John Lee HookerAugust 23, 1917

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   John Lee Hooker, the legendary blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, was born.
6. Tex WilliamsAugust 23, 1917

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   Country and Western swing musician Tex Williams, born Sollie Paul Williams, was born in Ramsey, Illinois. He became particularly famous for the song “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)”, which reached number one on the chart.
7. Laurindo AlmeidaSeptember 2, 1917

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   Composer Laurindo Almeida was born.