Today in Black Music History: Tony Jackson 1876: Jazz pianist, - TopicsExpress



          

Today in Black Music History: Tony Jackson 1876: Jazz pianist, singer and composer Tony Jackson was born. He began playing the piano at age 10 and had his first musical job was at age 13 and the rest they say is history. In 2011, The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame announced that Jackson would be inducted into the hall in a ceremony to honor Jackson for his musical contributions and for living “as an openly gay man when that was rare.” He passed away in 1921.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:12:02 +0000

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