Happy Birthday: Tex Beneke

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Today we celebrate the birthday of vocalist, saxophonist and bandleader Tex Beneke. Tex was born Gordon Lee Beneke on February 12, 1914 in Fort Worth, Texas.

 - If you'd like to learn a little more about Tex Beneke and hear a couple of his songs, then check out the Podcast Extra: 

Big Band Birthdays - February 12: Tex Beneke


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