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Monday, May 14, 2018
Hamp Swain
Radio host and musician -- via the Macon Telegraph. AKA the King Bee. He gave Little Richard his first job as a vocalist, was the first to play James Brown's first hit, "Please Please Please," and hosted a talent show that gave Otis Redding his start. Quite an influential figure!
