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Bob Crosby And The Bobcats
65,845 listeners
Bob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, be… read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. The videogame Fallout 3 (2008) featured a couple … read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. The videogame Fallout 3 (2008) featured a couple of songs by this artist, "Way Back Home" and "… read more -
Betty Hutton
104,818 listeners
Betty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg, February 26, 1921 – March 11, 2007) was an American film actress and singer. She started in s… read moreBetty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg, February 26, 1921 – March 11, 2007) was an American film actress and singer. She started in show business as a big band singer with her sister Marion Hutton. Star of many Paramount musicals. … read moreBetty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg, February 26, 1921 – March 11, 2007) was an American film actress and singer. She started in show business as a big band singer with her sister Marion Hutton. Star of many Paramount musicals. Starred in The Greatest Show on Earth, Annie Get Your Gun an… read more -
Tex Beneke
108,195 listeners
Tex Beneke was born in Texas. He joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1938 as a tenor saxophonist. He quickly became a star with the orches… read moreTex Beneke was born in Texas. He joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1938 as a tenor saxophonist. He quickly became a star with the orchestra with his easy going manner, casual sounding voice and mellifluous saxophone playing. One night… read moreTex Beneke was born in Texas. He joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1938 as a tenor saxophonist. He quickly became a star with the orchestra with his easy going manner, casual sounding voice and mellifluous saxophone playing. One night while riding to a gig with Glenn Miller in a car, they disc… read more -
Bob Crosby
82,786 listeners
Bob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, be… read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. He was the youngest of seven children: five boys, … read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. He was the youngest of seven children: five boys, Larry (1895-1975), Everett (born 1896), Ted (born 1900), Har… read more -
The Andrews Sisters
521,117 listeners
The Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contralto; July 6, 1911-May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (high harmony; J… read moreThe Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contralto; July 6, 1911-May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (high harmony; January 3, 1916-October 21, 1995) and Patty Andrews (lead; February 16, 1918-January 30, 2013). All… read moreThe Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contralto; July 6, 1911-May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (high harmony; January 3, 1916-October 21, 1995) and Patty Andrews (lead; February 16, 1918-January 30, 2013). All were born in Minnesota, United States to a Greek immigrant … read more -
The Ink Spots
699,364 listeners
(1934-1954) The Ink Spots were a vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and r… read more(1934-1954) The Ink Spots were a vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and the subgenre doo-wop. They gained much acceptance in both the white community an… read more(1934-1954) The Ink Spots were a vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and the subgenre doo-wop. They gained much acceptance in both the white community and black community largely due to the ballad style introduced… read more -
Kay Kyser
66,641 listeners
James Kern (“Kay”) Kyser (1905 – 1985) was a famous bandleader and one of the first to become a radio celebrity. He was the son of pharmaci… read moreJames Kern (“Kay”) Kyser (1905 – 1985) was a famous bandleader and one of the first to become a radio celebrity. He was the son of pharmacists Paul Bynum Kyser and Emily Royster Howell Kyser, and a cousin of Vermont C. Royster. A graduat… read moreJames Kern (“Kay”) Kyser (1905 – 1985) was a famous bandleader and one of the first to become a radio celebrity. He was the son of pharmacists Paul Bynum Kyser and Emily Royster Howell Kyser, and a cousin of Vermont C. Royster. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a … read more -
Sheldon Allman
57,441 listeners
Sheldon Allman (b. 8 June 1924, Chicago, Illinois - d. 22 January 2002, Culver City, California) was a American-born Canadian raised actor,… read moreSheldon Allman (b. 8 June 1924, Chicago, Illinois - d. 22 January 2002, Culver City, California) was a American-born Canadian raised actor, singer, and songwriter. He began his singing career with the Royal National Guard during his WWII… read moreSheldon Allman (b. 8 June 1924, Chicago, Illinois - d. 22 January 2002, Culver City, California) was a American-born Canadian raised actor, singer, and songwriter. He began his singing career with the Royal National Guard during his WWII service with the RCAF. Relocating to Los Angeles, he appear… read more -
The Mills Brothers
320,687 listeners
The Mills Brothers, sometimes billed as The Four Mills Brothers, were a U.S. jazz and pop vocal quartet. The group was originally composed … read moreThe Mills Brothers, sometimes billed as The Four Mills Brothers, were a U.S. jazz and pop vocal quartet. The group was originally composed of four brothers all born in Piqua, Ohio: John Jr (1911-1936) basso and guitarist, Herbert (1912-1… read moreThe Mills Brothers, sometimes billed as The Four Mills Brothers, were a U.S. jazz and pop vocal quartet. The group was originally composed of four brothers all born in Piqua, Ohio: John Jr (1911-1936) basso and guitarist, Herbert (1912-1989) tenor, Harry (1913-1982) baritone, and Donald (1915-199… read more -
Kay Kyser & His Orchestra
106,079 listeners
Move over,the "Ol' Professor", Kay Kyser is BACK! He was one of the most outrageous, over the top performers of the whole sw… read moreMove over,the "Ol' Professor", Kay Kyser is BACK! He was one of the most outrageous, over the top performers of the whole swing era. From the late 30s to the late 40s he was the physical embodiment of the word success, wit… read moreMove over,the "Ol' Professor", Kay Kyser is BACK! He was one of the most outrageous, over the top performers of the whole swing era. From the late 30s to the late 40s he was the physical embodiment of the word success, with eleven #1 records and thirty-five top tens! He starred in … read more