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Hubert Prior Vallée (July 28, 1901 – July 3, 1986), 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
Rudy Vallee. Profession: Singer and One of the Earliest Crooners. Nationality: American. Biography: Rudy Vallée was an American singer, actor, bandleader, and entertainer. Best known for his career that spanned from the 1920s into the 1960s, Vallée achieved considerable fame as a crooner.
After citing the importance of the Yale faculty and the social contacts he made, the first crooner gave credit to the well-balanced curriculum that aided him, “not only in my musical work, but in my general life.”
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Aug 6, 2002 · The First Crooner by Rudy Vallée released in 2002. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Apr 12, 2024 · As one of the first radio crooners, Vallee became immensely popular. In the early 1930s thousands of women mobbed the Brooklyn Paramount Theatre, where he performed several shows a day, earning the impressive sum of $40,000 a week.
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Dec 28, 2012 · While the terms “crooner” and “teen idol” are accurate descriptions of Rudy Vallée, both fall light years short of encompassing the astronomic scope of his talents, accomplishments and influence on other performers during the first half of the 20th century.
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2002 CD release of "The First Crooner" on Discogs.
