Al Jolson
Genre: Vocal-Easy Listening
Decades Active: 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s
In addition to releasing a string of successful records between 1912 and 1949, Al Jolson achieved pre-eminent stardom on Broadway, hosted several radio series, and became the first important figure of the sound-era of motion pictures. His performing style was brash and extroverted; he billed himself as "the world's greatest entertainer," and he... [+] Read More
Eddie Cantor
Genre: Vocal-Easy Listening
Decades Active: 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s
No other entertainer proved successful in as many fields as Eddie Cantor during the 1920s and '30s. Nicknamed Banjo Eyes and the Apostle of Pep for his endless reserves of energy and showmanship (he would literally jump around the stage while performing his favorite numbers), he began his career touring in vaudeville, was promoted to the more... [+] Read More
Genre: Vocal-Easy Listening
Decades Active: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s
Musical comedian George Formby was among Britain's most popular stars during the first half of the 20th century, with a legacy encompassing over 200 records and more than 20 hit films. Born George Hoy Booth on May 26, 1904 in Lancashire, England, he was the son of George Formby, Sr., himself a popular Edwardian music hall comedian. The younger... [+] Read More
