Musician Maceo Pinkard (June 27, 1897-July 21, 1962) was born in Bluefield. Educated at Bluefield Colored Institute (now Bluefield State College), Pinkard became one of the most successful songwriters of the 1920s Jazz Era. After graduation, he to...
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