Guitarist Huey Long Dies at 105, Last Surviving Member of the Ink Spots - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 06-11-2009, 03:41 PM

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HOUSTON—Guitar legend Huey Long, the last surviving member of the original Ink Spots, died June 10 in Houston at the age of 105.

Long was born in Sealy, Texas.

He worked various jobs in the Houston area until he got his big break playing banjo in the Frank Davis Louisiana Jazz Band.

In 1936, Bill Kenny, the leader of the Ink Spots, talked Long into leaving the jazz trio joining the Ink Spots.

Long showed incredible musical versatility, mastering R&B, jazz and bebop. He often switched back and forth between the banjo and the guitar.

He moved back to Houston in the 90s, having written and arranged more than 80 songs.

Long is survived by his daughter, Houston resident Anita Long, and two sons who live in California.

Anita Long set up an Ink Spots museum in Houston, honoring her dad’s achievements.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-11-2009, 04:25 PM

Rest in Peace Huey.

Marvo301 · 06-11-2009, 05:52 PM

Huey Long

catlover79 · 06-11-2009, 06:00 PM

105?? WOW!! God bless him.

MickeyMac · 06-11-2009, 08:51 PM

^

yeah like really wow

R.I.P.

Schmoopie · 06-12-2009, 04:09 AM

It's sad to hear that he's gone but it's wonderful that he lived to be 105. My grandad is 98 and I hope he lives that long-if not longer.

Andrea

Big Fred Fan · 06-12-2009, 09:05 AM

"....And would I be sure, that this is love beyond compaaaaaaaaare......."

R.I.P. Mr. Long. What beautiful music!

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	105?? WOW!! God bless him.
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06-12-2009, 04:09 AM	#6
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	It's sad to hear that he's gone but it's wonderful that he lived to be 105. My grandad is 98 and I hope he lives that long-if not longer. Andrea
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MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	^ yeah like really wow R.I.P.

06-12-2009, 09:05 AM	#7
Big Fred Fan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 28, 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 179	"....And would I be sure, that this is love beyond compaaaaaaaaare......." R.I.P. Mr. Long. What beautiful music!