Hank Garland / Johnny Blowers
Hank Garland
1930-2004
Hank Garland was a prolific studio musician contributing to recordings by Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline and many others.
Born in Cowpens, Garland joined the Grand Ole Opry at 15, recording his million-selling his "Sugerfoot Rag" at age 16, and established himself as an outstanding country musician session player. Before being disabled in a 1961 car accident, Garland became a noted jazz musician.
Johnny Blowers
1922-2006
Johnny Blowers was one of the most prolific of the swing-era jazz drummers, regularly backing the likes of Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and dozens of other famed performers.
Born in Spartanburg, Blowers worked at a downtown record shop in his teens and began his musical career performing in local jazz bands.
Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
