| Birth: | Apr. 17, 1890 | | Death: | Jun. 17, 1966 | 
Musician. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he played banjo, guitar and was a pioneer figure of the early jazz music era. By 1905, he had his own group performing in New Orleans and also played with A.J. Piron, the Superior Band, Olympia and the Tuxedo band. In 1917, he joined Louis Armstrong's and began performing on riverboats with band leader Fate Marable for the Streckfus Steamer Line. He also recorded and played with King Oliver and Jelly Roll Morton. He continued performing with his band the Young Men From New Orleans until his death. He is also a member of the Banjo Hall of Fame. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
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Letice R. R. St . Cyr (1904 - 1959)*
Letice R. St. Cyr (1904 - 1959)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Johnny St. Cyr | | | Burial:
Evergreen Cemetery
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Plot: Section E, Lot 4029 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Apr 29, 1999
Find A Grave Memorial# 5243 |
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Cindy
Added: Jun. 17, 2013 |
Happy Birthday I'm 4 Day's Late :( But I'm Grateful for the talents that were passed down to me from a very Talented Family! Love,Your Great-Great Grand Daughter!
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St. Cyr Grand Daughter
Added: Apr. 20, 2013 |
God bless you today and always. Rest in Peace.
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Thelma
Added: Apr. 18, 2013 |
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