John Hodges (minstrel)

John Hodges, also known as "Cool White"

John Hodges (July 28, 1821[1] – April 23, 1891); known as Cool White, was an American blackface minstrel entertainer, who wrote or popularized the song "Buffalo Gals", published by him in 1844 under the title "Lubly Fan". There is some dispute as to whether he composed the tune or adapted a traditional air.[2]

  1. ^ RICE, Edward L., Monarchs of Minstrelsy, 1910
  2. ^ "Buffalo Gals".