Wayne Township in Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Artie Shaw

— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Artie Shaw Marker

Inscription. Artie Shaw was one of the greatest clarinetists, composers, and bandleaders of the 20th century. He made his first recordings in 1928 at the Gennett Studio in Richmond.

Dedicated to Linda Gennett Irmscher, to assure that she will be remembered for her selfless service in preserving the Gennett musical legacy, by Mrs. Henry Gennett Mmartin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 39° 49.475′ N, 84° 54.014′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Wayne Township. Marker is on South 1st Street, 0.2 miles south of South A Street (U.S. 40). Marker is on Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S 1st St, Richmond IN 47374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Big Bill Broonzy (here, next to this marker); Red Nichols (here, next to this marker); Sidney Bechet (a few steps from this marker); Bix Beiderbecke (a few steps from this marker); Vernon Dalhart (a few steps from this marker); Lonnie Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Fletcher Henderson (within shouting distance of this marker); Uncle Dave Macon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Artie Shaw Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

3. Artie Shaw Marker

Artie Shaw (1910-2004) image. Click for full size.

Michael Ochs (Public Domain), circa 1940

4. Artie Shaw (1910-2004)

Born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky, he was an innovator who used unusual instrumentation in the big band arena.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.