Dick Rogers | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | "Stinky" Rogers |
Born | September 23, 1912 |
Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | 1970 |
Genres | traditional pop, jazz, comedy, Swing, Ragtime |
Occupation(s) | musician, lyricist, bandleader, songwriter, composer, whistler |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | ~1934 - ~1955 |
Labels | Okeh, Columbia, Decca, Varsity, Associated |
Dick Rogers (1912–1970) was a singer, comedian, songwriter and pianist, who wrote the lyrics for " Harlem Nocturne". [1] [2] [3] He was a member of the Ray Noble orchestra and the Will Osborne band. [4]
Rogers was associated with Will Osborne, a "star crooner" who was on the radio in the 1930s. [2] Osborne's band was on the decline in 1940. [2] Osborne created a "bus and truck vaudeville show", with comedy acts, which did not do well. [2] Dick was hired on as "Stinky" Rogers, doing a singing comedy act. [2] When Osborne moved to Hollywood in 1940, Rogers took over the band. [2] He did well, according to a Billboard Magazine review in 1942, who said he "...acquitted himself credibly, as did his orchestra." [3] The magazine called him capable, saying he could sing, compose, play and lead. [3]
From record side 1: Magazines (Are Magic For Lonely People), (Dick Rogers-Jimmy Eaton-Larry Wagner)
Dick Rogers | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | "Stinky" Rogers |
Born | September 23, 1912 |
Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | 1970 |
Genres | traditional pop, jazz, comedy, Swing, Ragtime |
Occupation(s) | musician, lyricist, bandleader, songwriter, composer, whistler |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | ~1934 - ~1955 |
Labels | Okeh, Columbia, Decca, Varsity, Associated |
Dick Rogers (1912–1970) was a singer, comedian, songwriter and pianist, who wrote the lyrics for " Harlem Nocturne". [1] [2] [3] He was a member of the Ray Noble orchestra and the Will Osborne band. [4]
Rogers was associated with Will Osborne, a "star crooner" who was on the radio in the 1930s. [2] Osborne's band was on the decline in 1940. [2] Osborne created a "bus and truck vaudeville show", with comedy acts, which did not do well. [2] Dick was hired on as "Stinky" Rogers, doing a singing comedy act. [2] When Osborne moved to Hollywood in 1940, Rogers took over the band. [2] He did well, according to a Billboard Magazine review in 1942, who said he "...acquitted himself credibly, as did his orchestra." [3] The magazine called him capable, saying he could sing, compose, play and lead. [3]
From record side 1: Magazines (Are Magic For Lonely People), (Dick Rogers-Jimmy Eaton-Larry Wagner)