About Arthur Rosebery
Lived 1904 – 1986 (aged 81–82). Arthur Rosebery was a British bandleader, conductor and jazz musician.
Arthur Rosebery (1904-1986) was an English pianist and singer. He began working as a pianist in 1921, and a few years later he formed a trio which included Billy Cotton. With his orchestra, the Kit Cat band, Rosebery worked in various London clubs and also made a number of recordings of contemporary dance music, which became very popular in the 1930s.
After World War II, Rosebery worked for some time in West Germany. He changed his name to Al Shine in order to sound more American. Later in his life he worked at Flanagan's Restaurant in London.
In 1930 he and his Kit-Kat Dance Band covered Amy, Wonderful Amy, a song about Amy Johnson.
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Who was Arthur Rosebery?
British musician
When was Arthur Rosebery born?
Arthur Rosebery was born in 1904.
When did Arthur Rosebery die?
Arthur Rosebery died in 1986.
What was Arthur Rosebery's occupation?
Arthur Rosebery was a bandleader, conductor and jazz musician.
What nationality was Arthur Rosebery?
Arthur Rosebery was British.
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