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Rudy Vallée. Hubert Prior Vallée (July 28, 1901 [1] – July 3, 1986), [2] known professionally as Rudy Vallée, was an American singer, saxophonist, bandleader, actor, and entertainer. He was the first male singer to rise from local radio broadcasts in New York City to national popularity as a " crooner ".
- Hubert Prior Vallée
- July 28, 1901, Island Pond, Vermont, U.S.
- Traditional pop
Jul 4, 1986 · By MICHAEL SEILER. July 4, 1986 12 AM PT. Times Staff Writer. Rudy Vallee, the megaphone-carrying crooner who became a star nearly 60 years ago with his tribute to fellow Yalies drinking...
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Rudy Vallee -- Winchester Cathedral --- Big Megaphone -- -60's Pop - YouTube Music. New recommendations. 0:00 / 0:00. Rudy Vallee -- Winchester Cathedral --- Big Megaphone -- -60's Pop...
Dec 28, 2012 · With trombone-like phrasing on which future stars like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como would model their own vocal styles, Vallée used a megaphone in the pre-mic 1920s to project his thin, wavering voice which – combined with his impeccable fashion sense and boyish good looks – suited tender ballads to a tee.
Rudy Vallee. Actor: The Palm Beach Story. Rudy Vallee started his career as a saxophone player and singer and later became a bandleader. In the 1920s and early '30s he had a hit radio program, The Fleishmann's Yeast Hour (although his explosive, ego-driven personality made his cast and crew hate him).
Jul 5, 1986 · Rudy Vallee, whose twangy crooning style, aided by a handheld megaphone, made him a singing idol of the 1930's and 40's, died Thursday night at his home in North Hollywood, Calif. He was 84...
