Fred Waring

Fred Waring
Fred Waring in a 1944 advertisement
Fred Waring in a 1944 advertisement
Background information
Birth nameFredrick Malcolm Waring
Born(1900-06-09)June 9, 1900
Tyrone, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 29, 1984(1984-07-29) (aged 84)
State College, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz, traditional pop
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader, radio and TV personality
Instrument(s)Vocals, banjo
Years active1923–1984

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".[1][2] He was also a promoter, financial backer and eponym of the Waring Blendor, the first modern electric blender on the market.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference obit was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Penn State: Fred Waring's America". Archived from the original on July 20, 2008.
  3. ^ "U.S. Patent and Trademark Office". Uspto.gov. Archived from the original on April 23, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2007.

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