About Clyde Lucas
Lived 1901 – 1945 (aged 43–44). Clyde Lucas was an American bandleader, jazz musician, conductor and composer.
Clyde H. Lucas (c. 1901 – January 15, 1982) was an American big-band leader who was popular in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s. He was the leader of Clyde Lucas and His California Dons.
Early years
Lucas grew up in Los Angeles, California and was of "Chicano" (American Mexican) background. He began his career as a singer and trombonist in the Herb Wiedoeft orchestra, and launched his own band in the early 1930s. The band was versatile, playing a range of styles including popular Mexican tunes, Swing, Hawaiian and Hillbilly. In 1942 Lucas released a cover of Glenn Miller's A string of pearls, but reviews were not favorable.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Clyde Lucas?
Big band leader and musician
When was Clyde Lucas born?
Clyde Lucas was born in 1901 in Minneapolis, Kansas.
When did Clyde Lucas die?
Clyde Lucas died in 1945.
What was Clyde Lucas's occupation?
Clyde Lucas was a bandleader, jazz musician, conductor and composer.
What nationality was Clyde Lucas?
Clyde Lucas was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clyde Lucas. https://biography.guide/clyde-lucas/
MLA: "Clyde Lucas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/clyde-lucas/.
Chicago: "Clyde Lucas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/clyde-lucas/.
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