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Also known as Wilfred Theodore (Ted) Weems

American musician, bandleader (1901-1963)

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1901-09-26
Active to
1963-05-06
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Wilfred Theodore (Ted) Weems (originally Wemyes) (26 September 1901 - 6 May 1963) was an American bandleader and musician. Born in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, Weems attended the University of Pennsylvania where he organised a small dance band. Going professional in 1923, Weems toured for the MCA Corporation, recording for several years on Victor Records. "Somebody Stole My Gal" became the band's first #1 hit in early 1924. Weems moved to Chicago with his band around 1928. <a href="https://www.last.f

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Pitcairn
Place of death
Tulsa
Occupation
songwriter
Genre
jazz
Instrument
trombone
Conflict
World War II
Image
Ted weems publicity photo.jpg
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Commons category
Ted Weems
date of birth
1901-09-26
date of death
1963-05-06
cause of death
pulmonary emphysema
start of work period
1923-00-00
manner of death
natural causes
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