Artist
Kay Kyser
Rocky Mount, United States · 1905 – 1985
Kay Kyser is a musician from Rocky Mount, United States, active 1905–1985. Their discography on Gatefold includes 1 record. They also recorded with Kay Kyser and His Orchestra.
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Albums tracked
2
In collections
1905
Since
Biography
American bandleader & radio personality of the 1930s-40s.
Married to singer (1944-1985, his death).
Born June 18, 1905 in Rocky Mount, NC, USA.
Died July 23, 1985 (age of 80) in Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Kyser dubbed himself the "Old Perfesser" on radio’s beloved "Kay Kyser’s Kollege of Musical Knowledge". During the war, Kyser’s was among the most popular bands on the USO circuit, where he greeted troops exactly as he had his radio audiences: "Evenin’ folks, how y’all?"
Because of arthritis in his hands, he retired as a performer in 1950. Years after being in the music business, he admitted he couldn’t read a note of music or play an instrument.
Inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1990.
Bio from Discogs
Kay Kyser — solo
Their records — most-collected first.
Kay Kyser and His Orchestra
Kay Kyser under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.
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