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Sousa's Band
1,903 listeners
Band led by John Phillip Sousa starting in the 1890's. They had a number of successful early recordings. Sousa's Band was rathe… read moreBand led by John Phillip Sousa starting in the 1890's. They had a number of successful early recordings. Sousa's Band was rather famous at the time. Some considered it the world's most famous band before Benny Goodman. … read moreBand led by John Phillip Sousa starting in the 1890's. They had a number of successful early recordings. Sousa's Band was rather famous at the time. Some considered it the world's most famous band before Benny Goodman. After leaving the military, Sousa formed the band. They tou… read more
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Bert Williams
5,355 listeners
Bert Williams (November 12, 1874 – March 4, 1922) was the pre-eminent African American entertainer of his era. Williams was born Egbert Aus… read moreBert Williams (November 12, 1874 – March 4, 1922) was the pre-eminent African American entertainer of his era. Williams was born Egbert Austin Williams on the island of The Bahamas, then part of the British West Indies. In 1888 his famil… read moreBert Williams (November 12, 1874 – March 4, 1922) was the pre-eminent African American entertainer of his era. Williams was born Egbert Austin Williams on the island of The Bahamas, then part of the British West Indies. In 1888 his family moved to Los Angeles, California. He began his entertainme… read more
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Ada Jones
5,782 listeners
Ada Jones (June 1, 1873 – May 22, 1922) was a popular singer who recorded between 1905 to the early 1920s. Born in the United Kingdom, her … read moreAda Jones (June 1, 1873 – May 22, 1922) was a popular singer who recorded between 1905 to the early 1920s. Born in the United Kingdom, her family moved to Philadelphia in 1879. She started performing on stage, but moved to recording in 1… read moreAda Jones (June 1, 1873 – May 22, 1922) was a popular singer who recorded between 1905 to the early 1920s. Born in the United Kingdom, her family moved to Philadelphia in 1879. She started performing on stage, but moved to recording in 1905. She recorded several duets with Billy Murray and Len Sp… read more
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American Quartet
8,281 listeners
Long before the rise of the Mills Brothers and the Ink Spots in the 1930s, the American Quartet (also known as the Premier Quartet) reigned… read moreLong before the rise of the Mills Brothers and the Ink Spots in the 1930s, the American Quartet (also known as the Premier Quartet) reigned supreme as one of the definitive male vocal groups in traditional pop. The foursome (which should… read moreLong before the rise of the Mills Brothers and the Ink Spots in the 1930s, the American Quartet (also known as the Premier Quartet) reigned supreme as one of the definitive male vocal groups in traditional pop. The foursome (which should not be confused with a 21st century gospel group that has t… read more
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Ada Jones & Billy Murray
928 listeners
Ada Jones (1873-1922) and Billy Murray (1877-1954) were both popular singers in the US during the early 20th Century. As such, the two perf… read moreAda Jones (1873-1922) and Billy Murray (1877-1954) were both popular singers in the US during the early 20th Century. As such, the two performed many songs together. These recordings, now in the public domain, are readily available on va… read moreAda Jones (1873-1922) and Billy Murray (1877-1954) were both popular singers in the US during the early 20th Century. As such, the two performed many songs together. These recordings, now in the public domain, are readily available on various Internet websites. View wiki
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Billy Murray
20,810 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