Fred Waring

Fred Waring
Fred Waring in a 1944 advertisement
Fred Waring in a 1944 advertisement
Background information
Birth nameFredrick Malcolm Waring
Born(1900-06-09)June 9, 1900
Tyrone, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 29, 1984(1984-07-29) (aged 84)
State College, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz, traditional pop
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader, radio and TV personality
Instrument(s)Vocals, banjo
Years active1923–1984

Fredrick Malcolm Waring Sr. (June 9, 1900 – July 29, 1984) was an American musician, bandleader, choral director, and radio and television personality, sometimes referred to as "America's Singing Master" and "The Man Who Taught America How to Sing".[1][2] He was also a promoter, financial backer and eponym of the Waring Blendor, the first modern electric blender on the market.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference obit was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Penn State: Fred Waring's America". Archived from the original on July 20, 2008.
  3. ^ "U.S. Patent and Trademark Office". Uspto.gov. Archived from the original on April 23, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2007.