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Huey Long, 105, Last of the Ink Spots

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Jun 11, 2009, 9:25:27 PM6/11/09
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HOUSTON—Guitar legend Huey Long, the last surviving member of the
original Ink Spots, died June 10 in Houston at the age of 105.

Long was born in Sealy, Texas.

He worked various jobs in the Houston area until he got his big break
playing banjo in the Frank Davis Louisiana Jazz Band.

In 1936, Bill Kenny, the leader of the Ink Spots, talked Long into
leaving the jazz trio joining the Ink Spots.

Long showed incredible musical versatility, mastering R&B, jazz and
bebop. He often switched back and forth between the banjo and the
guitar.

He moved back to Houston in the 90s, having written and arranged more
than 80 songs.

Long is survived by his daughter, Houston resident Anita Long, and two
sons who live in California.

Anita Long set up an Ink Spots museum in Houston, honoring her dad’s
achievements.

http://www.khou.com/news/local/stories/khou090611_tnt_huey-long-obit.6dc282d9.html


Funeral arrangements are pending.

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