Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ray Benson
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, January 27, 2024
1. Ray Benson Marker
Multi Grammy winning
Western Swing Band
Asleep at the Wheel
Erected by Philadelphia Music Alliance.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners series list.
Location. 39° 56.808′ N, 75° 9.896′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. Marker is on South Broad Street (Pennsylvania Route 611) south of Spruce Street, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Billie Holiday (here, next to this marker); The Trammps (here, next to this marker); The Roots (here, next to this marker); Anthony P. Checchia (here, next to this marker); Cinderella (here, next to this marker); Andrea McArdle (here, next to this marker); Joe DeFrancesco (a few steps from this marker); Christian McBride (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Additional commentary.
1. Ray Benson Grammy
this page online
As of 2001, Ray Benson has 9 won Grammy (8 as part of Asleep at the Wheel):
• 2001: Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal: "Cherokee Maiden"
• 2000: Best Recording Package for Ride with Bob: A Tribute to Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys; Best Country Instrumental Performance for "Bob's Breakdowns" (from Ride with Bob)
• 1996: Best Country Instrumental Performance for "Hightower"
• 1995: Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for "Blues for Dixie"
• 1994: Best Country Instrumental Performance for "Red Wing"
• 1988: Best Country Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group Or Soloist) for "Sugarfoot Rag"
• 1987: Best Country Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group Or Soloist) for "String of Pars"
• 1978: Best Country Instrumental Performance for "One O'Clock Jump"
— Submitted January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
