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- Jerry_Murad's_Harmonicats abstract "Jerry Murad's Harmonicats were an American harmonica-based group. Originally they were named The Harmonica Madcaps and the group consisted of Jerry Murad (chromatic lead harmonica), Bob Hadamik (bass harmonica), Pete Pedersen (chromatic), and Al Fiore, (chord harmonica). They reformed later as a trio with Murad, Fiore, and bass harmonica player Don Les. Pederson and Gail Wallace remained contributors to the group throughout its existence, working on arrangements and occasionally recording. Their 1947 recording of "Peg O' My Heart" (Mercury Records - originally Vitacoustic Records catalog number 1) brought them to public attention and sold over one million copies by 1950, reaching #1 on the U.S. Billboard chart. Other charted hits included "Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue," of which their version reached #22, and "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White".Jerry Murad (Lead Chromatic), was born in Turkey and moved to America at the age of 13. He played diatonic at first, and took up chromatic soon after. Originally, Murad player Hohner 270s and 64s, Murad also played the musscette, a harmonica that a friend made for him and he played in their 1960s recording of "Perisianne Fantasy". Murad also played the Hohner Polyphonia, and others too.Don Les (Bass) was born in Chicago, and was blind at birth. Born premature, his heart stopped beating for long periods of time and he was declared "Dead" ten minutes after being born. A quick thinking doctor though suddenly got his heart beating and saved his life. Don received his vision back at the age of twelve after a successful surgery. At one point, he formed his own version of the Harmonicats. "The Don Les Harmonicats", which featured Mildred Mulcay (of the harmonica duo "The Mulcays") and Lenny Leavitt. They release a Christmas album named "Christmas with the Don Les Harmonicats".Al Fiore (Pre War Chord), was born in Chicago and started experimenting with chord harmonicas at the age of 13. AL played the extremely rare Pre-War Hohner Chord, which had a unique setup. He recorded the bands No.1 hit, Peg O' My Heart on this harmonica.Joe Miller (Who was rarely ever mentioned) originally from Chicago, Ill. played chromatic and chord harp frequently with Murad from 1946 thru 1950 in Chicago Ill. Miller and Murad met in Chicago around 1945 in Chicago, they both did a lot of the local venue and whatever they could play to earn a living. They did a lot of work together and remained friends for the rest of their lives.".
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- Jerry_Murad's_Harmonicats comment "Jerry Murad's Harmonicats were an American harmonica-based group. Originally they were named The Harmonica Madcaps and the group consisted of Jerry Murad (chromatic lead harmonica), Bob Hadamik (bass harmonica), Pete Pedersen (chromatic), and Al Fiore, (chord harmonica). They reformed later as a trio with Murad, Fiore, and bass harmonica player Don Les. Pederson and Gail Wallace remained contributors to the group throughout its existence, working on arrangements and occasionally recording.".
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