Geraldo

Musical Artist

1904 – 1974

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Who was Geraldo?

Gerald Walcan Bright, better known as Geraldo was an English bandleader. He adopted the name "Geraldo" in 1930 to become one of the most popular British dance band leaders of the 1930s with his "sweet music" and his "Gaucho Tango Orchestra". During the 1940s, he modernized his style to continue enjoying great success.

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Born
Aug 10, 1904
London
Nationality
  • England
Education
  • Royal Academy of Music
Died
May 4, 1974
Vevey

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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