Clyde McCoy

Clyde McCoy Clyde McCoy American jazz trumpeter (1903–1990) Clyde Lee McCoy[1] (December 29, 1903 – June 11, 1990), was an American jazz trumpeter whose popularity spanned seven decades. He is best remembered for his theme song, "Sugar Blues", written by Clarence Williams and Lucy Fletcher, and also as a co-founder of Down Beat magazine in 1935.[1] The song hit in 1931 and 1935, in Columbia and Decca versions, and returned to Billboard magazine's Country (Hillbilly) chart in 1941. It was also played with vocals, by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, Fats Waller and Ella Fitzgerald. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Clyde McCoy Clyde McCoy in 1942. Background information Born Clyde Lee McCoy (1903-12-29)December 29, 1903 Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.…

GENRES: Big Band, Jazz