Big Jay McNeely
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About
R&B Hall of Famer known for his raucous stage antics and helped popularize "honking." He has made many appearances at the International Boogie Woogie Festival.
Before Fame
He made his first recordings with his brother and with drummer Johnny Otis.
Trivia
He quit the music industry in 1971 to become a postman.
Family Life
His older brother Robert played baritone saxophone.
Associated With
He and saxophonist Dave Koz are both from California.
