Bill Sowders

1864–1951 (age 87)

Musician/Bandleader

Biography

Bill Sowders kept the rhythms of the seasons in step with the beats of his music, leading his band through dance halls and parades while lifting the spirits of his audiences. He cherished every chance to gather people together through melody and insisted on the joy that comes with sharing a tune.

His colleagues remember him for a talent that could brighten a weary evening, and fans still tip their hats to him at Crown Hill Cemetery where he rests.

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