Mel Bay
Mel Bay (February 25, 1913 – May 14, 1997) was an American musician and publisher best known for his series of music education books. His Encyclopedia of Guitar Chords remains a bestseller.
Mel Bay | |
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Mel Bay playing mandolin, about 1963, used in his book Fun With the Mandolin. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Melbourne E. Bay |
| Born | February 25, 1913 Bunker, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 1997 (aged 84) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Genres | Classical, folk, country, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Publisher, educator, musician |
| Instrument(s) | guitar, tenor banjo, ukulele, mandolin, Hawaiian guitar |
| Labels | Mel Bay |
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