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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZHILL, Tiny(b 19 July '06, Sullivan IL; d '72) Drummer, vocalist, leader. Weighed more than 350 pounds, led band described as "swinging cornball', especially popular in Midwest. Hired good jazz-oriented trumpet players such as Sterling Bose. Best-known record "Angry', used as theme; hit version of "Slow Poke' on Mercury (no. 30 '52). Carried on working well into '60s; made dancers happy, offended no one. |