Jack Canson.

Canson thanked his wife, Nancy, for having the foresight to create the "Marshall, Texas Birthplace of Boogie Woogie" Facebook page, with Tennison`s blessing, after learning about his research in 2010.

"That more than any other thing is what cemented Marshall’s right to trademark the slogan ‘Birthplace of Boogie Woogie,’” said Canson.

Canson noted how relevant the musical roots are to Marshall`s history today. Its relevance is evident by the acts of Loudermilk, for example, who, as only a visitor to Marshall at the time, was so impressed with Marshall’s Boogie Woogie legacy that he decided to make Marshall his home and contribute to the community.