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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".
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.
6 de ago. de 2002 · The First Crooner by Rudy Vallée released in 2002. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Rudy Vallee: The First Crooner (CD) (Fabulous/Acrobat) 15 tracks, made in England. The title says it all, before Crosby, before Sinatra, before Elvis, Rudy Vallee was the first teen idol. Between 1928 and 1939 he had over 70 hits and induced hysteria amongst his female fans.
28 de dic. de 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.
12 de abr. de 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.
