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Deford Bailey
at the intersection of Edgehill Ave and 12th Ave S, Nashville,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 8' 33.599976",
-86° 47' 12.719976"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Bailey, a pioneer of the Grand Ole Opry and its first black musician, lived in the Edgehill neighborhood for nearly 60 years. His shoe-shine shop was on 12th Ave., South, near this intersection. His harmonica performance of the ?Pan American Blues? inspired Judge George D. Hay to dub WSM's Barn Dance the ?Grand Ole Opry.? Traveling extensively with Opry musicians, he entertained audiences throughout the South and Midwest. In 1928, he recorded eight sides for RCA Victor during Nashville's first recording session.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Deford Bailey Historical Marker Location Map, Nashville, Tennessee Map
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