Fred Hamm was a Chicago jazz orchestra leader and co-author of the song "Bye Bye Blues." In 1925 he took over the leadership of the Benson Orchestra (founded by Edgar Benson). He sang and played the cornet. Among the members of his band were Dave Bennett (who played clarinet and alto saxophone), Chauncey Gray (piano), and Bert Lown (violin). With Bennett, Gray, and Lown, he co-wrote "Bye Bye Blues" in early 1925. Fred spent his later years at the Hotel... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Fred Hamm first charted in 1930 with Bye Bye Blues.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: Bye Bye Blues - #2: Bye Bye Blues - #3: Bye Bye Blues - #4: Bye Bye Blues - #5: Bye Bye Blues
, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown & Chauncey Gray
, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown & Chauncey Gray
, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown & Chauncey Gray
, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown & Chauncey Gray
, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown & Chauncey Gray| US charts info based on Billboard (www.billboard.com) charts • UK charts info based on The Official UK Charts Company's charts |
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