Died On This Date (August 6, 2009) Eddie Daye / Washington DC Blues Fixture
themusicsover Eddie Daye
DOB Unknown – August 6, 2009
Eddie Daye was a long time fixture of the Washington DC blues scene. He and his family moved to the area when he was just a teenager but he was already a veteran of gospel choirs. He soon graduated to a local doo wop group, the 4 Bars who began playing along the local chitlin circuit. The group was put on hold in 1951 when Daye and another member were sent overseas during the Korean War. After returning home, the 4 Bars reformed and signed with regional boutique label, Josie Records. Their first single sold in the neighborhood of 150,000 units. The group continued to record and perform for many years to come. Daye was still a regional favorite through recent years. Eddie Daye died of undisclosed causes at the age of 78.
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