WC Handy The Father Of The Blues Passes Away
WC Handy The Father Of The Blues Passes Away
Funeral of WC Handy, Famed as 'Father Of The Blues' draws record crowds in New York City at the Abyssinian Baptist Church - honoring the memory of the composer of - "St. Louis Blues" and many other jazz classics. Throngs standing outside the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City. CUS - The church's name and denomination 'Abyssinian Baptist Church'. CUS - A mass of people who loved WC Handy trying to get inside the church. CUS - The deceased card. MS - Funeral procession and masses of people lining the street's of New York City. MS - A brass band playing in honor of WC Handy. MCUS - The Paul Bearers carrying out the coffin of WC Handy. MCUS - The somber crowd, estimated 150 thousand. MS - Funeral procession, brass band and mourners