 Rudy Vallee playing the saxophone Image by Bain News Service, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Rudy ValleeRudy Vallée Rudy Vallée American singer, actor, and entertainer (1901–1986) Hubert Prior Vallée (July 28, 1901[1] – July 3, 1986),[2] known professionally as Rudy Vallée, was an American singer, saxophonist, bandleader, actor, and entertainer. He was the first male singer to rise from local radio broadcasts in New York City to national popularity as a crooner. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Rudy Vallée Vallée c. late 1920s Background information Born Hubert Prior Vallée (1901-07-28)July 28, 1901 Island Pond, Vermont, U.S. Died July 3, 1986(1986-07-03) (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Traditional pop Occupations Singer musician actor radio host Instruments Vocals saxophone clarinet Years active 1924–1984 Labels Harmony, RCA Victor, Bluebird, Columbia, Hit of the Week, Melotone Website rudyvallee.com… (Source: Wikipedia)
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