Harry Snodgrass - Three O'Clock In The Morning (1925)
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Harry Snodgrass (King Of The Ivories)
"Three O'Clock In The Morning"
Brunswick 2850
February 18, 1925
Music by Julian Robledo
J. M. Witten speaks at the start
Harry M. Snodgrass, a prisoner, was popular on radio in 1924.
After every radio performance, Harry and the members of his band returned to their cells at the Missouri State Penitentiary.
Harry was serving a prison sentence after attempting a holdup in Saint Louis. He and Joseph Dritsch held up a confectioner in mid-April 1923. Dritsch was shot during the holdup and died on April 14.
He pled guilty in June 1923, and was sentenced to three years at Missouri State Penitentiary.
Snodgrass entered the MSP on June 11, 1923.
When Snodgrass told prison officials he played piano, they assigned him to the prison band.
Radio broadcaster J. M. Witten worked nearby. He learned of Snodgrass's musical talent. Mr. Witten gave publicity, even nicknaming Snodgrass “The King of the Ivories.”
Every other Monday night, guards would escort members of the prison band to the WOS studio beneath the dome of the Missouri State Capitol.
Snodgrass broadcast for the last time on WOS on January 14, 1925.
Snodgrass deserved a commutation of sentence based on good behavior. He was scheduled for early release on January 16, 1925.
On the eve of his release from prison, radio equipment was brought from the small studio in the Capitol dome to the House Chambers so that an audience of hundreds could watch Snodgrass perform live.
He played many songs and concluded with “Home Sweet Home.”
Snodgrass was released from the MSP on January 16, 1925, after serving roughly 19 months of
his three-year sentence.
J.M. Witten resigned his position at WOS Radio and became Snodgrass’s manager.
Starting in 1925, Brunswick began making recordings of Snodgrass’s piano solos.
Mr. Witten introduced Snodgrass records with a spoken announcement--it was a return to the old-fashioned opening announcements common to the recording industry in its infacy.
Snodgrass worked in vaudeville for a time after he gained freedom.
By late 1928, he worked in small nightclubs in and around the Midwest. He also worked as a hot dog vendor.
His wife Louise filed for divorce in January 1933, claiming abandonment.
He died at his ex-wife’s home in Springfield, Illinois, on September 2, 1937.
He had one son.
"Three O'Clock In The Morning"
Brunswick 2850
February 18, 1925
Music by Julian Robledo
J. M. Witten speaks at the start
Harry M. Snodgrass, a prisoner, was popular on radio in 1924.
After every radio performance, Harry and the members of his band returned to their cells at the Missouri State Penitentiary.
Harry was serving a prison sentence after attempting a holdup in Saint Louis. He and Joseph Dritsch held up a confectioner in mid-April 1923. Dritsch was shot during the holdup and died on April 14.
He pled guilty in June 1923, and was sentenced to three years at Missouri State Penitentiary.
Snodgrass entered the MSP on June 11, 1923.
When Snodgrass told prison officials he played piano, they assigned him to the prison band.
Radio broadcaster J. M. Witten worked nearby. He learned of Snodgrass's musical talent. Mr. Witten gave publicity, even nicknaming Snodgrass “The King of the Ivories.”
Every other Monday night, guards would escort members of the prison band to the WOS studio beneath the dome of the Missouri State Capitol.
Snodgrass broadcast for the last time on WOS on January 14, 1925.
Snodgrass deserved a commutation of sentence based on good behavior. He was scheduled for early release on January 16, 1925.
On the eve of his release from prison, radio equipment was brought from the small studio in the Capitol dome to the House Chambers so that an audience of hundreds could watch Snodgrass perform live.
He played many songs and concluded with “Home Sweet Home.”
Snodgrass was released from the MSP on January 16, 1925, after serving roughly 19 months of
his three-year sentence.
J.M. Witten resigned his position at WOS Radio and became Snodgrass’s manager.
Starting in 1925, Brunswick began making recordings of Snodgrass’s piano solos.
Mr. Witten introduced Snodgrass records with a spoken announcement--it was a return to the old-fashioned opening announcements common to the recording industry in its infacy.
Snodgrass worked in vaudeville for a time after he gained freedom.
By late 1928, he worked in small nightclubs in and around the Midwest. He also worked as a hot dog vendor.
His wife Louise filed for divorce in January 1933, claiming abandonment.
He died at his ex-wife’s home in Springfield, Illinois, on September 2, 1937.
He had one son.