Today is the birthday of Cliff Friend (1893-1974). A second generation musician Friend studied at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music before being sidelined for several years with TB. He went into vaudeville (also appearing in English music hall), eventually becoming the accompanist for Harry Richman. This led to relationships and collaborations with the likes of […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 03:08AM on October 1, 2013