Fred Jewell
Frederick Alton Jewell (May 28, 1875, in Worthington, Indiana – February 11, 1936, in Worthington, Indiana), was a prolific musical composer who wrote over 100 marches and screamers, including: Fred Jewell • "Battle Royal" (1909) • "Floto's Triumph" (1906) • "Quality Plus" (1913) • "The Outlook" (1913) • "E Pluribus Unum" (1917) • "Supreme Triumph" (1920) • "The Screamer" (1921) • "The Old Circus Band" (1923) At the age of 16, Jewell ran away from home and joined the Gentry Bros. Dog & Pony Show as a euphonium player. He also played the calliope.
Also recorded as Frederick Alton Jewell
Fred Jewell
- Born
- 1875 · Worthington.
- Died
- 1936
- Occupation
- composer · conductor · bandleader · musician
- Languages
- English
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Fred Jewell (28 May 1875 – 11 February 1936) was a musician, conductor and composer.
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The birth of Fred Jewell is recorded on 28 May 1875 in Worthington, Minnesota., and the death on 11 February 1936 in Worthington, Minnesota.
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Born at Worthington in 1875, died in 1936.
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