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Updated: 9:35 AM Nov 28, 2009
Bob Degen dies at 104
A Lexington man will be remembered Saturday for bringing generations of people to their feet.
Posted: 11:08 PM Nov 27, 2009 |
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A Lexington man will be remembered Saturday for bringing generations of people to their feet.
Bob Degen died Monday on his 104th birthday.
He'll always be known for a little song he wrote more than 60 years ago, "The Hokey Pokey.
Despite claims of authorship by others, the Library of Congress confirms Degen wrote the popular dance tune in 1944, while playing in a band in Pennsylvania.
Degen will be honored in a private service Saturday, in Lexington.
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Posted by: Joe
Location: Somerset
on Nov 28, 2009 at 07:50 PM
What cemetery is he in? I feel famous people like Robert should not be forgotten.
Posted by: Ashley Beasley
Location: Versailles
on Nov 27, 2009 at 11:23 PM
That is sooo sad. That was one of my favorite little songs as a child...R.I.P.
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