Shep Shepherd

Berisford "Shep" Shepherd was an American jazz musician. Born: January 19, 1917 in Honduras. Died: November 25, 2018. He first worked as a drummer, but also played vibraphone and xylophone. Later changed to play trombone. He is most famous for co-writing Bill Doggett's prime hit "Honky Tonk". Musicians Shepherd has worked with include Patti Page, Lionel Hampton, Lena Horne, Ward Singers, Earl Bostic, Buck Clayton, Odetta and Artie Shaw.