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A Day in the Life
Death of the "Father of the Blues": "A Day in the Life" for March 28, 2016
Released: Mar 28, 2016
Today in 1958, the so-called “Father of the Blues”—W. C. Handy—passed away in New York City at the age of 84. On today's "A Day in the Life" we explore the music and legacy of Handy, from "St. Louis Blues" to "Muscle Shoals Blues" and beyond.
Death of the "Father of the Blues": "A Day in the Life" for March 28, 2016