Ray Anthony: Biography

Ray Anthony
Birth Name:
Raymond Antonini

Born:
Jan 20, 1922 in Bentleyville, PA

Genres:
Jazz Music, Big Band Jazz Music

Decades Active:
1940's|1950's|1960's|1970's|1980's|1990's|2000's


Artistic Quality
Low
Cultural Impact
Low
Popularity
Low



Ray Anthony played two years with Glenn Miller and ten with Jimmy Dorsey before forming his own band. Anthony led a group in the Pacific during World War II, then had a highly popular dance band. He probably has as much fame, if not more, as the writer of the theme for Dragnet, the novelty tune "The Bunny Hop," and the hit single "Dancing in the Dark." He also had plenty of film and TV work in the '50s, including an appearance in the film Daddy Long Legs.

- Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

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