Samuel J. Stokes
Samuel Joseph Stokes (September 8, 1889 - October 28, 1933) was an American ragtime composer.
Early life
Samuel Joseph Stokes was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1]
Career
Stokes is known for composing four ragtime pieces for solo piano, one of which, the North Pole Rag was published by Louis Grunewald in 1909. The other three pieces - Dynamite Rag (1908), Salome Rag (1909), and Thunderbolt Rag (1910) - were self published.[2] Stokes also wrote and published five songs entitled, "I'll Change the Thorns to Roses," "O Lady Tell Me Where You Got Your Class," "Only You," "You'll Never Miss Your Mother Till the Day She's Gone Away," and "If You'll Be My Baby Mine."[1]
Personal life
Stokes married Harriet Williams in New Orleans on August 3, 1914.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stokes, Samuel J., Jr. (1978). "Foreword". Stokes' New Orleans Ragtime Music Album. Surpco. OCLC 9497902. Search this book on
- ↑ Jasen, Dave (13 August 2020). "Appendix 3: Published Rags in America". Ragtime: An Encyclopedia, Discography, and Sheetography. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-14384-3. Retrieved 4 January 2025. Search this book on
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