Vaughn Monroe | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Vaughn Wilton Monroe |
Born | Akron, Ohio, U.S. | October 7, 1911
Died | May 21, 1973 Stuart, Florida, U.S. | (aged 61)
Genres | Big band, traditional pop |
Years active | 1939–1965 |
Labels | RCA Victor, Dot Records |
Website | Vaughn Monroe Big Band Era Singer |
Vaughn Wilton Monroe (October 7, 1911 – May 21, 1973)[1] was an American baritone singer, trumpeter and big band leader who was most popular in the 1940s and 1950s. He has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for recording and another for radio performance.