Beasley Smith

Beasley Smith
Beasley Smith
Birth name	John Beasley Smith
Born	September 27, 1901; McEwen, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	May 14, 1968 (aged 66); Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupations	Composer; big band musician; radio director; band director/arranger;
Years active	1922-?

John Beasley Smith (September 27, 1901 – May 14, 1968)^[1] was an American composer and big band musician. "That Lucky Old Sun" (1949) one of his better known works, was covered by many well-known artists. He often worked with Haven Gillespie and toured the nation with his group, Beasley Smith and His Orchestra.

^ Lee, William F. (2005). American Big Bands. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 50.

[1] Lee, William F. (2005). American Big Bands. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 50.

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