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Artie Shaw

— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —

 
 
Artie Shaw Marker image. Click for full size.
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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.

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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Artie Shaw Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
2. Artie Shaw Marker
Artie Shaw Marker image. Click for full size.
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 160 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.
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