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Musical Heritage of Georgia: Inductees in the Hall of Fame
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Ray Charles (inducted 1979)Harry James (inducted 1983)Robert Shaw (inducted 1988)Lena Horne (inducted 1991)Connie Haines (inducted 1992)Chet Atkins (inducted 1995)Jessye Norman (inducted 1999)B-52's (inducted 2000)Trisha Yearwood (inducted 2000)Clarence Carter (inducted 2002)Atlanta Rhythm Section (inducted 1996)



Interview courtesy of Ben Sandifer, Georgia Music Hall of Fame		 Harry James (inducted 1983)

After a stint as the lead trumpet player with the Benny Goodman band, Harry James went on to lead his own successful band during the Big Band era. The Albany-born James says that trumpet was not initially his instrument of choice. Music sample: "Ciribiribin," by Harry James

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