Plaque

George Webb's Dixielanders

Erection date: 4/7/1985

Inscription

In 1944 a group of musicians came together to play the almost forgotten music known as jazz. They would meet at The Red Barn, Barnehurst and play music which had its roots in New Orleans half a century earlier. They were known as George Webb's Dixielanders. From here sprang the revival of jazz in Britain which has given immeasurable pleasure to countless music lovers ever since.

This plaque was unveiled on 4th July 1985 in tribute and with thanks to the original band.
George Webb (piano)
Buddy Vallis (banjo)
Roy Wykes (drums)
Art Streatfield (bass)
Eddie Harvey (trombone)
Owen Bryce (cornet)
Reg Rigden (cornet)
Wally Fawkes (clarinet)

Plaque unveiled by George Melly.

Site: George Webb's Dixielanders (1 memorial)

DA7, Barnehurst Road, 98 - 100, The Red Barn Public House

The plaque is in the pub's beer garden, out the back.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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George Webb's Dixielanders

Jazz band. The plaque says it was formed in 1944, but other sources say 1941 ...

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Owen Bryce

Cornet player. He was part of George Webb Dixielanders jazz band.

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Wally Fawkes

Cartoonist and clarinettist. Born in Vancouver, his family emigrated to Brita...

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Eddie Harvey

Pianist and trombonist. Born Edward Thomas Harvey in Blackpool. At the age of...

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Reg Rigden

Cornet player. He was part of George Webb's Dixielanders jazz band. In later ...

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Red Barn Public House

Located in Barnehurst, Kent. It was home to the local band 'George Webb's Dix...

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