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Category Archives: Musician

Any Indiana musician documented to have performed or recorded

Aebersold, Jamey

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on November 13, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Instructional, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Louisville Area, Musician, Producer, Record Label Owner | Tagged New Albany | Leave a reply

Alexander, Mousey

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on November 13, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, NW Indiana | Tagged Gary | Leave a reply

Alpert, Trigger

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 1, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Instructional, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Leave a reply

Appleton, “Killer” Ray

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 1, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Expatriate | Leave a reply

Barth, Benny

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Drums, Expatriate, Indiana Avenue | Leave a reply

Bernhart, Milt

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Musician | Tagged Expatriate, Valparaiso | Leave a reply

Bird, Arvel

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, Country/Bluegrass, Fort Wayne Area, Musician | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Bothwell, Johnny

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, NW Indiana | Tagged Gary, Saxophone | Leave a reply

Bunch, John

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 3, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, North Central Indiana | Tagged Piano, Tipton | Leave a reply

Candoli, Conte

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 3, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, South Bend/Elkhart Area | Tagged Mishawaka, Trumpet | Leave a reply

Candoli, Pete

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 3, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, South Bend/Elkhart Area | Tagged Mishawaka, Trumpet | Leave a reply

Coe, Jimmy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Emmons, Buddy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Country/Bluegrass, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, South Bend/Elkhart Area | Tagged Mishawaka, Pedal Steel Guitar | Leave a reply

Flory, Med (aka Supersax)

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 16, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, North Central Indiana | Tagged Logansport | Leave a reply

Ganzberg, Jimmy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Musician | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Hamilton, Jeff

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Muncie-Richmond Area, Musician | Tagged Drums, Richmond | Leave a reply

Henderson, Florence

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 23, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 23, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Evansville Area, Musician, Pop Vocal, Pop/Rock, Theatrical | Tagged Dale | Leave a reply

Hofmeister, Giannina

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Classical, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Musician | Tagged Piano | Leave a reply

Hundley, Phil

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 23, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 23, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Musician, New Wave/Post Punk, Rockabilly | Tagged Gulcher Records, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Jackson, Marlon

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 23, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 23, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Musician, NW Indiana, Soul/Funk/Disco | Leave a reply

Jackson, Randy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 23, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 23, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Musician, NW Indiana, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Gary | Leave a reply

Jackson, Tito

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 23, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 23, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Musician, NW Indiana, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Gary | Leave a reply

Jennings, Bill

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Kleinow, Pete aka Sneaky Pete

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Country Rock, Country/Bluegrass, Musician | Tagged South Bend | Leave a reply

Manion, Jim

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 23, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 23, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Musician, New Wave/Post Punk, Record Label Owner | Tagged Bloomington, Sirius Music | Leave a reply

Montgomery, Buddy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Expatriate, Indiana Avenue, Piano, Vibraphone | Leave a reply

Montgomery, Monk

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Bass, Expatriate, Indiana Avenue | Leave a reply

Rhyne, Melvin

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Expatriate, Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Organ, Owl Studios | Leave a reply

Ridley, Larry

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Bass, Expatriate, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Rosser, Eric

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 23, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 23, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Musician | Tagged Bloomington, Redbud Records | Leave a reply

Roth, David Lee

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Classic, Musician | Tagged Bloomington | Leave a reply

Sharrow, Leonard

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Classical, Musician | Tagged Bassoon, Bloomington, Indiana University | Leave a reply

Sherwood, Bobby

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Smith, Floyd

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, Producer | Tagged Guitar, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Spaulding, James

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Flute, Indianapolis, Saxophone | Leave a reply

Thornhill, Claude

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1910-1919, 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, Pop Instrumental, Terre Haute/Vincennes Area | Tagged Expatriate, Piano, Terre Haute | Leave a reply

Vinnegar, Leroy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Bass, Expatriate, Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Von Ohlen, John aka Baron Von Ohlen

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Cincinnati Area, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Drums, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Weeden, Paul

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Expatriate, Guitar, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Wilson, Bryant and the Kentucky Ramblers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 22, 2021 by Timothy CoxApril 20, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Artist, Band, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Country/Bluegrass, Gospel - White, Musician, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Edinburgh | 2 Replies

Young, David

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 13, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Saxophone | Leave a reply

Listings

  • Artists
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    • Songwriters
  • Genres
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    • Other Genres
      • Advertising
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      • School
  • Regions
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    • Non-Indiana Bands With Indiana Member(s)
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  • Decades
    • 2020-2029
    • 2010-2019
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    • 1980-1989
    • 1970-1979
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    • 1950-1959
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  • Venues
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  • Music Businesses
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      • Concert Promotions Owners
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    • Concert Poster Printing and Design Companies
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    • Musical Instrument Stores
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      • Musical Instrument Store Employees
    • Pro Audio, Stage and Lighting Companies
      • Pro Audio, Stage and Lighting Company Owners
      • Pro Audio, Stage and Lighting Employees
    • Record Labels
      • Record Label Owners
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    • Recording Manufacturers
      • Recording Manufacturer Owners
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      • Mastering
    • Record Stores
      • Record Store Owners
      • Record Store Employees
      • Mail/Online Record Stores
    • Record Wholesalers
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    • Recording Studios
      • Recording Studio Owners
      • Recording Producers
      • Recording Engineers
      • Recording Studio Employees
    • Talent Management Agencies
      • Agents and Managers
  • Concerts in Indiana

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