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Edison Concert Band
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A recording act which recorded for Edison Records, performing varied material. They recorded from 1890s(!!) to 1920s. Some of their recordi… read moreA recording act which recorded for Edison Records, performing varied material. They recorded from 1890s(!!) to 1920s. Some of their recordings are available on the Internet. View wikiA recording act which recorded for Edison Records, performing varied material. They recorded from 1890s(!!) to 1920s. Some of their recordings are available on the Internet. View wiki
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Arthur Pryor's Band
706 listeners
Arthur Willard Pryor (September 22, 1870 – June 18, 1942) was a trombonist, bandleader, and soloist with the Sousa Band. Pryor was born on … read moreArthur Willard Pryor (September 22, 1870 – June 18, 1942) was a trombonist, bandleader, and soloist with the Sousa Band. Pryor was born on the second floor of the Lyceum Theater in Saint Joseph, Missouri. He first took up music at a very… read moreArthur Willard Pryor (September 22, 1870 – June 18, 1942) was a trombonist, bandleader, and soloist with the Sousa Band. Pryor was born on the second floor of the Lyceum Theater in Saint Joseph, Missouri. He first took up music at a very young age and was playing the valve trombone by age 11. By … read more
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Gilmore's Band
113 listeners
Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore was born on December 25, 1829 in Ballygar, County Galway, Ireland. After accompanying his father to a protest ral… read morePatrick Sarsfield Gilmore was born on December 25, 1829 in Ballygar, County Galway, Ireland. After accompanying his father to a protest rally against the British rule in Athlone, Ireland as a member of the Ballygar Fife and Drum Band. It… read morePatrick Sarsfield Gilmore was born on December 25, 1829 in Ballygar, County Galway, Ireland. After accompanying his father to a protest rally against the British rule in Athlone, Ireland as a member of the Ballygar Fife and Drum Band. It was at the rally that Gilmore became enamored with the disc… read more
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Edison Military Band
794 listeners
A military band….which recorded for Edison Records during the early 20th century. Many of their recordings have been transferred to d… read moreA military band….which recorded for Edison Records during the early 20th century. Many of their recordings have been transferred to digital format and can be found on the USCB Cylinder Audio Archive. One interesting aspect of their… read moreA military band….which recorded for Edison Records during the early 20th century. Many of their recordings have been transferred to digital format and can be found on the USCB Cylinder Audio Archive. One interesting aspect of their output is a series of medleys of pop tunes. In 1908, they w… read more
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Len Spencer
1,789 listeners
Len Spencer (February 12, 1867 – December 15, 1914) was an early American recording artist. He recorded numerous popular songs in the pre-1… read moreLen Spencer (February 12, 1867 – December 15, 1914) was an early American recording artist. He recorded numerous popular songs in the pre-1920s, the most popular of which was "Arkansaw Traveler" (1902). The song is an early nov… read moreLen Spencer (February 12, 1867 – December 15, 1914) was an early American recording artist. He recorded numerous popular songs in the pre-1920s, the most popular of which was "Arkansaw Traveler" (1902). The song is an early novelty record and consists of a back and forth banter with an … read more
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Fred Van Eps
1,518 listeners
Fred Van Eps (December 30, 1878 – November 22, 1960) was a noted banjoist and banjo maker. The "Van Eps Recording Banjo" was a we… read moreFred Van Eps (December 30, 1878 – November 22, 1960) was a noted banjoist and banjo maker. The "Van Eps Recording Banjo" was a well-known model until 1930. Van Eps was born in Somerville, New Jersey and moved with his family to… read moreFred Van Eps (December 30, 1878 – November 22, 1960) was a noted banjoist and banjo maker. The "Van Eps Recording Banjo" was a well-known model until 1930. Van Eps was born in Somerville, New Jersey and moved with his family to Plainfield, New Jersey in 1892. He learned to play the banj… read more
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Billy Murray
20,528 listeners
Billy Murray (25 May 1877 - 17 August 1954) was one of the most popular singers in the United States in the early decades of the 20th centu… read moreBilly Murray (25 May 1877 - 17 August 1954) was one of the most popular singers in the United States in the early decades of the 20th century. While he received star billings on Vaudeville, he was best known for his prolific work in the … read moreBilly Murray (25 May 1877 - 17 August 1954) was one of the most popular singers in the United States in the early decades of the 20th century. While he received star billings on Vaudeville, he was best known for his prolific work in the recording studio, making records for almost every record lab… read more
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J.W. Myers
181 listeners
Myers, J.W. (c. 1864-c. 1919) John W. Myers, usually identified on records as J.W. Myers, was arguably the leading baritone balladeer in th… read moreMyers, J.W. (c. 1864-c. 1919) John W. Myers, usually identified on records as J.W. Myers, was arguably the leading baritone balladeer in the first decade of commercial recordings, working regularly from the early 1890s to about 1902. He… read moreMyers, J.W. (c. 1864-c. 1919) John W. Myers, usually identified on records as J.W. Myers, was arguably the leading baritone balladeer in the first decade of commercial recordings, working regularly from the early 1890s to about 1902. He is not to be confused with singer John Meyer, who sang firs… read more
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Issler's Orchestra
355 listeners
Issler's Orchestra (also billed as Issler's Parlor Orchestra and Issler's Popular Orchestra) was led by pianist Edward Issle… read moreIssler's Orchestra (also billed as Issler's Parlor Orchestra and Issler's Popular Orchestra) was led by pianist Edward Issler (1855- after 1920). Based in New Jersey, their first records were made in 1888 for Edison, proba… read moreIssler's Orchestra (also billed as Issler's Parlor Orchestra and Issler's Popular Orchestra) was led by pianist Edward Issler (1855- after 1920). Based in New Jersey, their first records were made in 1888 for Edison, probably when they were formed. The members of the orchestra: Dav… read more
