Herbert L. Clarke

Trumpet Player

Birthday September 12, 1867

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Massachusetts

DEATH DATE Jan 30, 1945 (77)

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About

A soloist in John Philip Sousa's Band and who was the founder of his own group called Clarke's Band of Providence.

Before Fame

After watching a performance by the American Band of Providence, he switched from violin to trumpet and played with the Queen's Own Rifle band to get his own cornet on which to practice.

Trivia

He worked for Conn Instruments in Indiana, testing and developing instruments.

Family Life

He married Elizabeth Loudon in 1889 and raised a son and daughter with her; they divorced and remarried. He and his second wife, Lillian Bell Hause, raised a son and daughter together as well.

Associated With

Both he and Sally Rand have performed at the Chicago World's Fair.