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(February 19, 1902 – May 18, 1986)

John William Sublett, best known as the Father of Rhythm Tap, one half of Buck & Bubbles, and the originator of the role of Sportin Life in the original production of Porgy and Bess.

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_W._Bubbles

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4583052584AAE09A

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PHOTO: Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964, published December 27, 1935 (Library of Congress) Full Image here.