W. C. Handy By richter.9204@foxc6.org Period: Nov 16, 1873 to Mar 8, 1958 W.C. Handy Feb 27, 1892 W.C. formed a band called Lazutte Quartet Jul 17, 1898 Handy got married to elizabeth virgina price Jan 29, 1912 published a song that would take the U.S by storm Jun 12, 1912 Mr. Handy made a deal to publish the memphis blues May 28, 1914 under the handy music, the STL became a success Apr 26, 1928 He performed a program of Jazz in Carniege Hall Mar 10, 1938 Mr. Handy performed at the National Folk Festival in Washington D.C. Sep 1, 1951 Handy and Dan were among the guest stars on the CBS live variety series