08-19-2009, 01:12 AM
Hey, not that I'm trying to "me too", but I maintained Woody Herman's Corvette back in the 70's. In fact, they shot a documentary on him and one clip showed him driving the Vette out of our driveway. Fame brushes against those of us who don't manage to earn it ourselves.
In case you don't know who he was...
Woody Herman
Background information
Birth name Woodrow Charles Herman
Born May 16, 1913
Origin Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died October 29, 1987 (aged 74)
Genre(s) Big band music
Swing, Cool jazz
Occupation(s) Bandleader, Saxophonist, Clarinetist, Singer
Instrument(s) Saxophone, Clarinet, Vocals
Leading various groups called "The Herd," Herman was one of the most popular of the 1930s and '40s bandleaders. His bands basically played jazz and blues, often verging into rather experimental fare for the eras in which the bands were playing.
In case you don't know who he was...
Woody Herman
Background information
Birth name Woodrow Charles Herman
Born May 16, 1913
Origin Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died October 29, 1987 (aged 74)
Genre(s) Big band music
Swing, Cool jazz
Occupation(s) Bandleader, Saxophonist, Clarinetist, Singer
Instrument(s) Saxophone, Clarinet, Vocals
Leading various groups called "The Herd," Herman was one of the most popular of the 1930s and '40s bandleaders. His bands basically played jazz and blues, often verging into rather experimental fare for the eras in which the bands were playing.