John Hodges (minstrel), Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Hodges (minstrel)

American musical entertainer

Date of Birth: 28-Jul-1821

Date of Death: 23-Apr-1891

Profession: actor, blackface minstrel performer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About John Hodges (minstrel)

  • John Hodges (28 July, 1821 - 23 April 1891) was an early blackface minstrel entertainer, who wrote or popularized the song Buffalo Gals, published by him in 1844 under the title 'Lubly Fan'.
  • There is some dispute as to whether he composed the tune or adapted a traditional air.

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