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Nick Lucas | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Dominic Antonio Nicholas Lucanese |
Born | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | August 22, 1897
Died | July 28, 1982 Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. | (aged 84)
Genres | Jazz, traditional pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1912–1981 |
Labels | Pathé, Brunswick, Durium, Cavalier, Accent |
Formerly of | Duke Ellington, Jimmie Noone, Wilber Sweatman, Spirits of Rhythm |
Spouse | Catherine Ciffrodella (1917-1970) |
Website | nicklucas |
Dominic Antonio Nicholas Lucanese (August 22, 1897 – July 28, 1982),[1] better known by his stage name Nick Lucas, was an American jazz singer and guitarist.[2] He was the first jazz guitarist to record as a soloist. His popularity during his lifetime came from his reputation as a singer. His signature song was "Tiptoe Through the Tulips".