Herbert L. Clarke
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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.
