James Blades OBE (September 9, 1901 - May 19, 1999) was an English percussionist. He was one of the most celebrated percussionists, having had a long and varied career. He also wrote "Percussion Instruments and their History" (Kahn & Averill) ISBN-10: 0-933224-61-3, one of the standard works on percussion instruments. Jimmy, as he was known to all, was born in Peterborough in 1901. He was a long-time associate of Benjamin Britten, … Wikipedia
James Blades was born in Peterborough, England on September 9, 1901, the eldest of four brothers, three of whom became professional percussion players. Similar in appearance, they frequently deputised (subbed) for each other on busy days. A trumpet play www.pas.org/News/memoriam/blades_IM.cfm
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