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3 unusual facts about George Barnes


George Barnes

George Arthur Barnes (1883–1919), English racing motorcyclist and pioneer aviator

George Thomas Barnes (1833–1901), United States Representative from the state of Georgia

George Nicoll Barnes (1859–1940), Scottish politician, Leader of the UK Labour Party


At the Jazz Band Ball

Pete Fountain, Bob Crosby, George Barnes and his Octet, Phil Napoleon's Emperor's of Jazz, Nappy Lamare, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, Gene Krupa and his Chicago Jazz, Eddie Condon, Art Hodes, Sidney Bechet, Joe Venutti, the Sons of Bix, Nick LaRocca and His Dixieland Jazz Band, Kid Ory, the

Joe Venuti

During this time he made his final recordings with names such as Earl Hines, George Barnes, Ross Tompkins, Dave McKenna, Marian McPartland, Scott Hamilton, Leon Redbone, and most notably Zoot Sims.

Norman Powell

Norman Scott Powell (born 2 November 1935) is the son of Joan Blondell and George Barnes.

The Magic Flame

George Barnes was nominated at the 1st Academy Awards for Best Cinematography for his work in The Magic Flame, The Devil Dancer and Sadie Thompson.


see also

National Democratic and Labour Party

Some prominent members such as George Barnes were elected as Coalition Labour.