Noted bandleader and radio personality, renowned for his captivating "Kollege of Musical Knowledge" broadcasts, often donning his signature mortarboard and academic gown, he delighted audiences alongside his ensemble in a select few World War II-era film appearances.
Born on June 18, 1905, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA.
Sadly, his life came to a close on July 23, 1985, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, due to complications from a heart attack.
