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Edgar Clyde " Skinnay " Ennis Jr. (August 13, 1907 – June 3, 1963) [1] was an American jazz and pop music bandleader and singer. Early years. The son of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Ennis, he was born Edgar Clyde Ennis Jr. [2] in Salisbury, North Carolina, United States, [3] and had a brother, James W. Ennis. [4] .
Skinnay Ennis (1909-1963) was a versatile performer who worked with Hal Kemp's band, Bob Hope's radio show and his own orchestra. He also appeared in several films and shorts, such as Swing It Soldier and Once Upon a Summertime.
Skinnay Ennis was an American bandleader and singer, born as Augustus Ennis on June 13, 1909, in Salisbury, North Carolina. He grew up in the Bronx, New York City, and began his career as a musician in the 1920s, playing drums in various bands. Ennis rose to fame as the leader of his own big band, which he formed in 1937.
Birth and Death Data: Born August 13, 1907 ( Salisbury ), Died June 3, 1963 ( Beverly Hills) Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1946. Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, director, drums, piano, traps. Notes: Sometimes listed as Skinny Ennis or E. C. Ennis. Also known as Edgar Clyde Ennis,
American jazz singer and bandleader. Born : August 13, 1907 in Salisbury, North Carolina. Died : June 03, 1963 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California. Sites: adp.library.ucsb.edu. In Groups: Hal Kemp And His Orchestra, Skinnay Ennis & Band, Skinnay Ennis And His Orchestra. Variations: Viewing All | Skinnay Ennis.
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