JOHN JEWELL |
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| He
was billed as "The World's Greatest Amateur Tenor Banjoist" and
he touring with the Major Bowes Amateur Troupes across the country using
the stage name "John Jewell". They played the best theatres in
the major cities. He performed in all the 48 states, save one (possibly,
North Dakota). John Jewell was a great solo performer on the Tenor Banjo. He was spotlighted center stage as a featured performer in the Major Bowes' shows. His special VegaVox Tenor Banjo, had an innovative electrical plug built in, so that the calfskin head would light up onstage. In 1937, "Skip" Handlon decided to retire "John Jewell" from the road, and he moved to Florida to join his Dad. |
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