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Born on March 10, 1891, on a farm near Sulphur Springs, Texas, Earl Irons was a prodigy, beginning his musical training on the violin at just four years old. He soon picked up the snare drum and cornet, and by age ten, he was already playing in a local band. Showing incredible leadership skills, at fifteen he was elected director of his own community band.