Pioneers

Powerhouse instrumentals launched the landlocked Astronauts higher than many 1960s surf groups.

As a singer and entertainer, Lannie has brought happiness to the Denver music scene for four decades.

In theater, broadcasting, publishing and recording, Max devoted his career to championing ragtime music.

Glenn was the most successful of all big band leaders, to many a symbol of romance and the best of times.

By the end of the 1920s, Paul was the biggest name in the music business, referred to as the “King of Jazz.”

Between 1910 and 1916, Elizabeth was the most prolific vocalist recording on Thomas Edison’s staff.

Dubbed “the Denver Nightingale,” Billy was America’s first singer ever to make a living solely from recording.