William Christopher Handy Quotes:
Ocupation: Composer
Life: November 16, 1873 - March 28, 1958
Birthday: November 16
Death: March 28
In the South of long ago whenever a new man appeared for work in any of the laborers gangs, he would be asked if he could sing. If he could he got the job. The singing of these working men set the rhythm for the work.
topic: Jobs, Men, Long, Working Man
