Lefty lewis
Yes, they were a band owned by Herman E. Calloway.
Bud believed Herman E. Calloway was his father because his mother had a flyer for Calloway's band that had "Herman E. Calloway and his dusky devastators of the Depression" printed on it, and Bud's mother had written a message on the back saying "Bud, not like the other Herman E. Calloway, this is your father." This led Bud to believe that Herman E. Calloway was indeed his father.
she is the vocal stylist for Heraman E. Calloway and the dusky devastators of the depression
Herman E. Callaway's band is named The Dusky Devastators of the Depression.
1930
Bud, Herman E. Calloway, The Amos Family , Bugs, Deza Malone, Lefty Lewis, Angela Caldwell , The Dusky Devastators, And Miss Thomas.
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The final proof that Bud's mother was Herman E. Calloway's daughter was revealed in Chapter 18 of the book "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis. Bud finds a flyer for Herman E. Calloway and the Dusky Devastators of the Depression in his mother's old suitcase, which confirms the connection between them. Additionally, Bud discovers a picture of his mother as a young woman playing the trombone with the band, further solidifying the truth.
Bud believes that the message hidden in the dusky devastators of the depression poster is a clue to find his father. He thinks that the phrase "You can't get rid of the bad penny" is a cryptic message meant for him to follow his intuition and never give up on finding his father.
In "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis, the main band featured is the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. The key band members include the bandleader, Herman E. Calloway, and other musicians like Jimmy, the saxophonist; Miss Thomas, who is a singer; and "Steady Eddie," the trumpeter. Their interactions with the protagonist, Bud, contribute significantly to the story's themes of family and belonging.
The great depression was the main thing in the 30's many people lost homes and money. People felt better when they watched movies or listen to Herman E. Calloway and the dusky devastors of the depression. Stedy Eddie, was the sax player of that band.
Doo Doo Bug Lefty Lewis Steady Eddie Mr. Jimmy and Bud is Sleepy LaBone The Thug Dirty Deed Doo-doo Bug Mr. Jimmy