Dan Hornsby | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Isaac Daniel Hornsby |
| Born | February 1, 1900 |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, US |
| Died | May 18, 1951 (aged 51) |
| Genres | Folk music, pop music, jazz, Americana music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, producer, musician, recording artist |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, trumpet, piano |
| Years active | 1919–1951 |
| Labels | Columbia Records, RCA Victor, Bluebird Records |
Isaac Daniel (Dan) Hornsby (February 18, 1900 – May 18, 1951) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist, producer and arranger, studio engineer, band leader, artists and repertoire (A&R) man with Columbia Records, and radio personality.[1]
Hornsby began performing in the 1920s, and over the years, he formed or backed up bands. He often played multiple roles, from an idea for a song, to when it was produced. His songs were a combination of country and folk music. Hornsby acquired country, folk, and blues talent for Columbia Records and MGM, including Bessie Smith and Hank Williams.
The Grammy Museum had a display of his music archive artifacts for Columbia Records in 2013. Hornsby was inducted into the Atlanta Music Hall of Fame in 1986.