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Anthony Harley

1963 – 2010

American musician

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About Anthony Harley

Lived 1963 – 2010 (aged 46). Anthony Harley was an American trumpeter.

Benny Anthony Harley (September 26, 1963 – May 30, 2010), better known by his stage name Little Benny, was an American trumpet player who was a part of the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Rare Essence. He has been called one of the founding fathers of the genre.

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Birth century
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Education
Ballou High School
Also known as
Benny Anthony Harley

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Anthony Harley's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Anthony Harley?

American musician

When was Anthony Harley born?

Anthony Harley was born on 26 September 1963 in Washington, D.C..

When did Anthony Harley die?

Anthony Harley died on 30 May 2010.

What was Anthony Harley's occupation?

Anthony Harley was a trumpeter.

What nationality was Anthony Harley?

Anthony Harley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anthony Harley

· Wikidata: Q4772669

· DBpedia: Anthony Harley

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