I don’t know whether you’d be interested, but my Substack, “Mixed Feelings,” presents various issues from the perspective of a mixed-race person. I also am posting a bio daily about one of my family members in Notes for Black History Month. Today’s is about mid-century composer, arranger, conductor and producer Belford “Sinky” Hendricks. If you read it and like it, please restack and subscribe.
I love this, Darius. Posted one of the scattered newspaper ads that ran for this elusive group in a note since it doesn't look like comments permit pictures. Sorry for the link.
Darius this is amazing! I was surprisingly enthralled, as someone who isn't into music history that much, but loves local history and anything niche/deep-dive. (Gave me 99pi vibes.) Awesome job.
Your story reflects an amazing amount of drive and patience. I’m so happy for you that you not only got the information you wanted but were able to chat with Bobby himself. Wow!
I don’t know whether you’d be interested, but my Substack, “Mixed Feelings,” presents various issues from the perspective of a mixed-race person. I also am posting a bio daily about one of my family members in Notes for Black History Month. Today’s is about mid-century composer, arranger, conductor and producer Belford “Sinky” Hendricks. If you read it and like it, please restack and subscribe.
I love this, Darius. Posted one of the scattered newspaper ads that ran for this elusive group in a note since it doesn't look like comments permit pictures. Sorry for the link.
https://substack.com/@bayesianbarndance/note/c-211659757?r=1nw08&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web
Incredible! I was not able to find any newspaper references in my search. Thanks for contributing this to the story!
Darius this is amazing! I was surprisingly enthralled, as someone who isn't into music history that much, but loves local history and anything niche/deep-dive. (Gave me 99pi vibes.) Awesome job.
Thank you so much, Callie!!
Love it!
Your story reflects an amazing amount of drive and patience. I’m so happy for you that you not only got the information you wanted but were able to chat with Bobby himself. Wow!
Thank you! It was definitely rewarding.
An enjoyable read. Fantastic research and am glad it was shared.
More of these 'searching for the holy grail' stories, please!
Fascinating read! Darius, you completely missed your calling, if you were a detective you could charge clients 1M per case.
Haha if I ever need a career change, maybe that will be my next chapter! Glad you enjoyed it.
Fun story - thanks for sharing and putting all that work in!
Great story!
Fantastic story!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing.