Woody Herman
Bandleader, Musical Artist
1913 – 1987
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Who was Woody Herman?
Woodrow Charles "Woody" Herman was an American jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. Leading various groups called "The Herd," Herman was one of the most popular of the 1930s and 1940s bandleaders. His bands often played music that was experimental for its time. He was a featured halftime performer for Super Bowl VII.
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- Born
- May 16, 1913
Milwaukee - Also known as
- Woodrow Charles Herman
- Herman, Woody
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Marquette University
- Died
- Oct 29, 1987
Los Angeles
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on July 23, 2013
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