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Feb 23, 1994 · "Papa"John Creach, 76, a violinist who crossed musical genres with skills honed on the cocktail lounge circuit and acclaimed on the rock 'n' roll concert stage, died Tuesday. Creach died of ...
Papa John Creach. Soundtrack: The Atomic Cafe. Papa John Creach was born on 28 May 1917 in Beaver Hills, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for The Atomic Cafe (1982), Les portes tournantes (1988) and A Gathering of Old Men (1987).
John Henry Creach (May 28, 1917 – February 22, 1994), better known as Papa John Creach, was an American blues violinist, who has also played "classical, jazz, be-bop, R&B, pop and acid rock" music. [2] Early in his career he played with Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Stuff Smith, and Charlie Christian as well as Big Joe Turner, T-Bone Walker ...
the unforgettable "papa" (died feb.22, 1994). was a member of "jefferson airplanr & starship", this footage comes from the album - "filthy" 1971
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- leo kountouris
A man who could make a violin sing.
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- Bob Wallace
Henry John Creach, better known as “Papa” lived during very turbulent times in U.S. history. And although he passed away more than twenty-two years ago (2-22-1994), by using his incredible talent to meet his needs, he generated a lasting impression within the music industry and left a rich legacy for future violinists and musicians in any ...
John Henry Creach, better known as Papa John Creach, was an American blues violinist who also played classical, jazz, R&B, pop and acid rock music. Early in his career, he performed as a journeyman musician with Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Stuff Smith, Charlie Christian, Big Joe Turner, T-Bone Walker, Nat King Cole and Roy Milton. Following his rediscovery by drummer Joey Covington in 1967 ...
