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During the 19th century, chewing tobacco was distributed throughout the United States by George Weyman. Weyman was the inventor of Copenhagen Snuff, and after his death, Weyman & Bros was acquired by the American Tobacco Company. It is today known as the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company.
May 22, 2012 · In the early 1820s, local tobacconist George Weyman put together a new blend of chew that he called "Copenhagen" snuff, widely recognized as one of America's earliest consumer products with a brand name.
The original line-up of Edison Lighthouse consisted of Tony Burrows (lead vocalist), Stuart Edwards (lead guitar), David Taylor (bass guitar), George Weyman (drums), and Ray Dorey (guitar). "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" was No. 1 for five weeks and sold 250,000 copies in the UK. It reached the top of the chart in its second week.
When George Weyman opened his tobacconist shop in Pittsburgh in 1822, he had no idea he was taking the first steps toward creating U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the world's largest smokeless tobacco company.
Despite several spurious claims to the contrary and, regardless of what you might have been told, Tony Burrows, Ray Dorey, Dave Taylor, Stuart Edwards and George Weyman were the five undisputed, original members of Edison Lighthouse.
Dec 11, 2001 · Also at the studio was George Weyman, our original drummer who, sadly passed away about 20 years ago. Together with Dave Taylor (Bass) and Ray Dorey on vocals.
USSTC is the world's leading producer and marketer of moist smokeless tobacco products, founded by George Weyman in 1822. Learn about its brands, market share, employees and relationship with Altria Group.
