January 15 - Ivor Novello; Gene Krupa (The Musical Birthday Series)

Ivor Novello (15 January 1893 – 6 March 1951) was an extraordinarily popular actor and composer of musical comedies.

He’s Just Not That Into You

When matinee idol, young Ivor Novello

Looked for romance, he looked for a fellow,

Thus disappointing the fantasies bridal

Concerning Novello, the matinee idol.

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 Gene Krupa (15 January 1909 – 16 October 1973) was an influential jazz drummer.

Drumbledore

“In collaboration with the Slingerland drum and Zildjian cymbal manufacturers, he was a major force in defining the standard band drummer's kit. Krupa is considered "the founding father of the modern drumset" by Modern Drummer magazine.” - Wikipedia

When Krupa assembled his drums,

He must have spent generous sums,

For Gene Krupa’s drum kit

(It really was some kit!)

Was the model for all of his chums.

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