Betty George
| Betty George | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
April 11, 1926 Manchester, New Hampshire United States |
| Died |
November 16, 2007 (aged 81) Albany, New York United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Associated acts | Casa Loma Orchestra |
Betty George (April 11, 1926 – November 16, 2007) was an American singer of Greek descent. She was a soloist during the big band era.
Biography
George was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. At school she was known as a beauty and she went to New York where she sang with big bands including Glen Gray. She worked for over 16 years with Milton Berle.[1]
In the 1970s and 1980s she revived her career when she became a regular guest on local TV in Albany.
George died in Albany, New York, where she was living, but was buried in New Hampshire.
References
- ↑ Delaney, Joe (25 August 2000). "Milton Berle at original El Rancho Vegas casino". Las Vegas Sun.
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