W.C. Handy By Chris&Adam Nov 16, 1873 W.C Handy is born Period: Nov 16, 1873 to Mar 28, 1958 W.C. Handy's life Jun 17, 1892 Formed the Lauzette Quartet Jun 28, 1896 Handy Became the band leader of W. A. Mahara's Minstrels Jul 2, 1898 Handy married Elizabeth Price Dec 14, 1909 Handy wrote Mr. Crump Feb 26, 1914 Created "St. Louis Blues" Apr 1, 1916 Created "Beale Street Blues" Apr 28, 1937 Elizabeth Price dies Feb 26, 1954 married Irma Louise Logan Mar 28, 1958 Handy dies.