Viola Smith Viola Smith (née Schmitz; born November 29, 1912) She is an American drummer best known for her work in orchestras, swing bands, and popular music from the 1920s until 1975. She was one of the first professional female drummers. Died aged 107, just weeks before her 108th birthday. Born Viola Schmitz on November …
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VICTOR GORELICK (artist)
Victor Gorelick (artist) Victor Gorelick (April 5, 1941 – February 7, 2020) He was an American comic book editor and executive. Working in a variety of roles for Archie Comics for over 60 years, he rose to the position of editor-in-chief. He died in February 2020 at the age of 78.After studying at the School …
THE VISCOUNTS (trio)
The Viscounts (Trio) Formed in Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide vocal trio seen are the “Viscounts”. The trio were very popular on the Adelaide scene which included appearances on “Adelaide Tonight” around the mid to late sixties.Members included John Michell David Seymour-Smith Lew Tamblyn. Entered by Music Minder Online. com
VIKA AND LINDA
Vika and Linda From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Also known as Vika and Linda Bull Origin Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Genres Blues, soul Vika and Linda, also known as Vika and Linda Bull, are an Australian vocal duo consisting of Vika Susan Bull (born 1966) and her younger sister, Linda Rose Bull. They came to prominence …
ROSIE VELA
Rosie Vela Born: Roseanne Vela December 18, 1952: Galveston, Texas, U.S. Occupation Model, actress, singer-songwriter Roseanne “Rosie” Vela (born December 18, 1952) is an American model and singer-songwriter. Early life, education and modeling career Vela was born in Galveston, Texas. Her family later moved to Arkansas, where she attended the University of Arkansas. While studying …
STEVE VICKERS
Steve Vickers Vocalist, Bassist, Guitariist. Fully Sequenced Vocalist. Based in South Australia. Steve has been an active entertainer in South Australia for nearly five decades, starting back in 1971 as a Drummer. In 1974 Steve was drumming for a popular local 60’s style band, Jarvis. In the early 80’s he became a Rhythm Guitarist for …
VANESSA BRANCH
Vanessa Branch Born: Vanessa Lynn Branch March 21, 1973 London, England, UK Alma mater Middlebury College Occupation Actress, model Vanessa Lynn Branch (born March 21, 1973) is an English-born American actress and model. She is best known in the United States as the Orbit Gum girl television commercial (whose catchphrase is “Fabulous!”). Branch holds her …
RHONDA VINCENT
Rhonda Vincent Born July 13, 1962 Origin Greentop, Missouri Genres Bluegrass, Country, Gospel Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter Instruments Vocals, mandolin, guitar, fiddle Rhonda Lea Vincent (born July 13, 1962) is an American bluegrass singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Rhonda Lea Vincent (born July 13, 1962) is an American bluegrass singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Vincent’s musical career began when …
MAURICE VANDER
Maurice Vander Maurice Vander Maurice Vanderschueren, better known as Maurice Vander (born June 11, 1929, Paris) is a French jazz keyboardist. Vander worked in the 1950s with Don Byas, Django Reinhardt, Bobby Jaspar, Jimmy Raney, Stephane Grappelli, Chet Baker, and Kenny Clarke. He won the Prix Django Reinhardt in 1962. In the 1960s he was …
GWEN VERDON
Gwen Verdon Born Gwyneth Evelyn Verdon January 13, 1925 Culver City, California, U.S. Died October 18, 2000 (aged 75) Woodstock, Vermont, U.S. Occupation Actress, dancer Gwyneth Evelyn “Gwen” Verdon (January 13, 1925 – October 18, 2000) was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and served as …