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American singer and bandleader (1890-1971)

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US
Active from
1935-09-29
Active to
2022-10-28

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Theodore Leopold Friedman, better known as Ted Lewis (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He led a band presenting a combination of jazz, hokey comedy, and schmaltzy sentimentality that was a hit with the American public. Born in Circleville, Ohio, Lewis was one of the first Northern musicians to start imitating the New Orleans jazz musicians who came up to New York in the teens. He first recorded in 1917 with Earl Fuller's Jass Band <

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Ted Lewis
date of birth
1890-01-01
date of death
1971-01-01
start of work period
1913-00-00
name in native language
Ted Lewis
birth name
Theodore Leopold Friedman
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