Beasley Smith

John Beasley Smith (b. September 27, 1901 McEwen, Tennessee, d. May 14, 1968 Nashville, Tennessee) [1] was an American composer and big band musician. "That Lucky Old Sun", one of his better known works, was covered by many well-known artists. He often worked with Haven Gillespie and toured the nation with his group, "Beasley Smith and His Orchestra".

References

  1. William F. Lee, American Big Bands (Hal Leonard Corporation, 2005) p50

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