Bob McCracken

Robert Edward McCracken (November 23, 1904 – July 4, 1972) was an American jazz clarinetist. Early in his career, McCracken played with local Dallas musicians, including Jack Teagarden, Eddie Whitley, the Southern Trumpeters, and 's Jazz Bandits. He substituted for Barney Bigard in the Louis Armstrong All-Stars international tour in 1952–53. He then toured internationally with Kid Ory and Red Allen throughout the 1950s. He was married to Anita Violet Ramey. They had one child, architect Robert Edward McCracken Jr.

Bob McCracken

Robert Edward McCracken (November 23, 1904 – July 4, 1972) was an American jazz clarinetist. Early in his career, McCracken played with local Dallas musicians, including Jack Teagarden, Eddie Whitley, the Southern Trumpeters, and 's Jazz Bandits. He substituted for Barney Bigard in the Louis Armstrong All-Stars international tour in 1952–53. He then toured internationally with Kid Ory and Red Allen throughout the 1950s. He was married to Anita Violet Ramey. They had one child, architect Robert Edward McCracken Jr.