Tony Romano | |
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Background information | |
Born | Madera, California, U.S. | September 26, 1915
Died | March 4, 2005 Santa Ana, California, U.S. | (aged 89)
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1930–2000 |
Tony Romano (September 26, 1915 – March 4, 2005) was an American jazz guitarist and singer. He performed on radio programs and in Hollywood musicals in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. He became most noted as the sideman and musical accompanist to Bob Hope, Patty Thomas and Frances Langford during their USO tours in World War II, Korean, and Vietnam wars.