Rudy Vallée
Rudy Vallée | |
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Vallée c. late 1920s | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Hubert Prior Vallée |
| Born | July 28, 1901 Island Pond, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | July 3, 1986 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Traditional pop |
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| Years active | 1924–1984 |
| Labels | Harmony, RCA Victor, Bluebird, Columbia, Hit of the Week, Melotone |
| Website | rudyvallee |
Hubert Prior Vallée (July 28, 1901 – July 3, 1986), known professionally as Rudy Vallée, was an American singer, saxophonist, bandleader, actor, and entertainer. He was the first male singer to rise from local radio broadcasts in New York City to national popularity as a crooner.