About Alex Hyde
Lived 1898 – 1956 (aged 58). Alex Hyde was an American bandleader, conductor, jazz musician and composer.
Alex Hyde (February 17, 1898 – July 7, 1956) was an American jazz bandleader and violinist.
Biography Hyde was born in Hamburg, Germany, on February 17, 1898. His family emigrated to the U.S in April 1898.
Upon his return to the U.S., he ran his own talent agency, composed music for military bands in the Air Force, and did work in the studios in Hollywood. He also co-managed an insurance company with his brothers. One of his brothers was talent agent Johnny Hyde.
Hyde died on July 7, 1956, in Santa Monica, California.
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Who was Alex Hyde?
American musician (1898-1956)
When was Alex Hyde born?
Alex Hyde was born on 17 February 1898 in Hamburg.
When did Alex Hyde die?
Alex Hyde died on 7 July 1956 in Santa Monica.
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Alex Hyde was a bandleader, conductor, jazz musician and composer.
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Alex Hyde was American.
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