Billy Vaughn
American singer, multi-instrumentalist, orchestra leader, and A&R man for Dot Records (1919-1991)
William Richard Vaughn (April 12, 1919 – September 26, 1991) was an American singer, multi-instrumentalist, orchestra leader, and A&R man for Dot Records.[1]
Billy Vaughn | |
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 Vaughn with Gale Storm on The Gale Storm Show in 1958 | |
| Born | April 12, 1919 |
| Died | September 26, 1991 (aged 72) |
| Cause of death | Peritoneal cancer |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, multi-instrumentalist, orchestra leader, record executive |
| Musical career | |
| Years active | 1952-1972 |
| Labels | Dot, London |
Vaughn charted a total of 42 singles on the Billboard charts, often based on the sound of two alto saxophones. He also charted thirty six albums on the Billboard 200, beginning with 1958's Sail Along Silv'ry Moon and ending with 1970's Winter World of Love.
References change
- ↑ "T-Z – University of North Texas Libraries". Archived from the original on 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
Other websites change
- Billy Vaughn page at the Space Age Pop Page
- The Billy Vaughn fan page
- Western Kentucky University page on Billy Vaughn and the Hilltoppers
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