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Today in Music History for Dec. 27: ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1899, the Legendary “Harmonica Wizard” and “Grand Ole Opry Pioneer” Who Left a Lasting Mark on Country and Blues Music

DeFord Bailey was born on December 14, 1899, and he remains one of the most trailblazing musicians in country music history.