Real name: Berisford 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.