Benny Goodman

By Jstewart999
  • born

    born

    benny goodman was born in chicago, illinois
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    bennys life

  • studied music

    studied music

    attended Kehelah Jacob Synagogue
  • first clarinet

    first clarinet

    benny goodman got his first clarinet when he was ten years old
  • Benny left school

    Benny left school

    Benny left school in 1923
  • Bennys dad died

    Bennys dad died

    Bennys dad was hit by a car and killed
  • joined band

    joined band

    Benny joined the Ben Polack Band in 1925
  • left band

    left band

    Benny left the Ben Polack 4 years later in 1929. Preticipated in recording secions.
  • Great Depression

    Great Depression

    the Great Depression hit America in 1929
  • beginning of Bennys popularity

    beginning of Bennys popularity

  • became nationally known

  • led his first band

    led his first band

  • played at Palamar Ballroom in L.A

    played at Palamar Ballroom in L.A

    became know as King of Swing
  • married

    married

    Benny married Alice Duckworth
  • international fame

    international fame

  • film released

    film released

  • Elected to Hall of Fame

    Elected to Hall of Fame

  • wife died

    wife died

  • marked 30th Anniversary

    marked 30th Anniversary

  • appeared at Kool Jazz Fesival in New York

    appeared at Kool Jazz Fesival in New York

  • Doctorate Degree in Music

    Doctorate Degree in Music

  • Grammy Award

    Grammy Award

    For Lifetime Achievement
  • Benny Goodman died

    Benny Goodman died

  • Grammy Award

    Grammy Award

    Grammy Award for 'And the Angels Song' (1939)
  • Emmersion Radio Hall of Fame

    Emmersion Radio Hall of Fame

  • Image on Postage Stamp

    Image on Postage Stamp

    Image appeared as part of a US Commenorative Stamp Collection entitled, 'Legends of American Music Series
  • ASCAP Hall of Fame

    ASCAP Hall of Fame

  • Grammy Award

    Grammy Award

    Recieved Grammy Award for 'Moonglow' (1936)