Ted Lewis (musician)
Ted Lewis | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Theodore Leopold Friedman |
| Born | June 6, 1890 Circleville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 25, 1971 (aged 81) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, singer, entertainer |
| Instrument | Clarinet |
| Years active | 1913–1971 |
| Formerly of | Earl Fuller's Famous Jazz Band |
Ted Lewis (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971) was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He was well known for his catchphrase "Is everybody happy?" He fronted a band and touring stage show that presented a combination of hot jazz, comedy, and nostalgia that was a hit with the American public before and after World War II.