Today in Music History - April 21
Today in Music History for April 21:
In 1921, Canadian tenor Roger Doucet was born in Montreal. He was best-known for singing O Canada at the home games of the Montreal Canadiens, Alouettes and Expos. Doucet also performed the national anthem at special events in the U.S. He died in 1981.
In 1924, Ira Louvin, who formed a gospel and bluegrass duo with his brother Charlie, was born in Rainesville, Ala. The Louvin Brothers first gained notice in the 50s with their talking gospel songs, such as Satan is Real and Make Him a Soldier. Their secular hits included When I Stop Dreaming and I Don t Believe You ve Met My Baby. He died in a 1965 car crash in Missouri.
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