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  1. Mini Bio. Vaughn Wilton Monroe was born October 7, 1911 in Akron, Ohio, and his family moved to Wisconsin shortly thereafter. Monroe showed an early talent for the trumpet and focused most of his early efforts on that. Monroe wanted to be an opera singer, but the Depression made pursuing such a career impractical.

  2. Jan 22, 2009 · 99K views 15 years ago. The legendary singing bandleader, Vaughn Monroe, is featured singing one of his biggest hits, Ballerina, in a 1965 concert. For many years Vaughn was 'the voice of RCA...

  3. Vaughn Monroe (October 7, 1911 - May 21, 1973) was a singer, trumpeter and big band leader, most popular in the 1940s and 1950s. Monroe was born in Akron, Ohio. He formed a band in Boston in 1940 and became its principal vocalist. His signature tune was "Racing with the Moon."

  4. Jan 22, 2009 · 1.71K subscribers. Like. 782K views 15 years ago. The unmistakeable resonate voice of Vaughn Monroe was often immitated but never equalled and was perfect for the song, Riders in the Sky,...

  5. Biography. Vaughn Wilton Monroe was an American baritone singer, trumpeter, big band leader, actor, and businessman, 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. Monroe formed his first orchestra in Boston in 1940 and became its principal vocalist.

  6. Birthday: Oct 7, 1911. Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, USA. Vaughn Monroe worked on a variety of projects during his entertainment career. Monroe's career in acting began with his roles in various...

  7. Oct. 7, 1911in Akron, Ohio. Died. May 21, 1973in Stuart, FL. Vaughn Monroe was a bandleader and singer who rose to prominence in the 1940s with the theme song "Racing With the Moon." For eight...

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