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Although Hal Kemp was born in Alabama, his family later moved to Charlotte. Like John Scott Trotter and Kay Kyser, Kemp was educated at UNC and is another Carolinian who has made good as the leader of a nationally known orchestra. McAfee recounts his career to date.
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18453
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In the field of popular music, six big time bands got their start at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kay Kyser, the late Hal Kemp, John Scott Trotter, Skinnay Ennis, Jan Garber, and Saxie Dowell. All formed their original bands at Chapel Hill, and they, with the exception of Kemp, are still going strong.
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38284
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The big band leader who found fame in Hollywood and New York faded into obscurity once he returned to his home state. Kay Kyser, at the height of his fame during the Great Depression and World War II, scored 35 top ten hits, despite not being able to read sheet music or play an instrument. He earned fame by the zaniness and sense of humor displayed during his band performances.
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