August 21st, 1935~ Swing Era begins - 72nd anniversary today
Big fun at the Benny Goodman opening at the Palomar Ballroom in Los Angeles this night as the American public 'sees the light' and realizes that there is a new music abroad in the land.
A frenzy of Swing music is about to explode upon the public consciousness and Benny Goodman is in the right place at the right time with the right music to make it happen.
August 21st, 1935~ Swing Era begins - 72nd anniversary today
Moderators: Mr Awesomer, JesseMiner, CafeSavoy
August 21st, 1935~ Swing Era begins - 72nd anniversary today
Will big bands ever come back?