Fred Waring
Fredrick Malcolm Waring Sr. (June 9, 1900 – July 29, 1984) was an American musician, bandleader, and radio and television personality, sometimes referred to as "America's Singing Master" and "The Man Who Taught America How to Sing". He was also a promoter, financial backer and eponym of the Waring Blendor, the first modern electric blender on the market.
Fred Waring | |
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Fred Waring in a 1944 advertisement | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Fredrick Malcolm Waring |
| Born | June 9, 1900 Tyrone, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 29, 1984 (aged 84) State College, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, traditional pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, radio and TV personality |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, banjo |
| Years active | 1923–1984 |
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