(Encyclopedia) Waller, Fats, 1904–43, American jazz musician, singer, and composer, whose original name was Thomas Wright Waller, b. New York City. Waller began playing the piano as a child, and…
(Encyclopedia) Springsteen, Bruce Frederick, 1949–, American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, nicknamed “The Boss,” b. Long Branch, N.J. Springsteen established himself as a singer and songwriter,…
Bennett, Tony
(Encyclopedia) Bennett, Tony, 1926-, American singer, b. Queens, N.Y., as Anthony Dominick Benedetto. The son of Italian immigrants, Bennett began…
BOWERS, John Myer, a Representative from New York; born in Boston, Mass., September 25, 1772; attended the common schools and was graduated from Columbia College, New York City; studied law;…
VERPLANCK, Daniel Crommelin, (father of Gulian Crommelin Verplanck), a Representative from New York; born in New York City March 19, 1762; was educated under private tutors; was graduated from…
