Bye bye Frankie.

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mr. e
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Bye bye Frankie.

#1 Post by mr. e » Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:20 am

He was a dancer and not a musician - but he definitely has done a lot for Swing in general.

http://www.frankiemanning.com/
Frankie Manning:
May 26, 1914 - April 27, 2009

It is with great regret that we inform you that legendary lindy hopper and inspiration to tens of thousands of dancers around the world Mr. Frankie Manning passed away peacefully early this morning. He was a kind and generous soul who could light up a room with his smile. He will be greatly missed.
Donations in lieu of flowers should be made to "Frankie Manning Fund" in his honor:
Frankie Manning Fund
PO Box 980581
Houston, TX 77098
I'm sad because I did not get a chance to meet Frankie, who has been described as a charming and just wonderful character by everybody, "lighting up the whole room with his smile".

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