Al Jolson
USA
Born: 26 May 1886
Died: 23 October 1950
Years Active: 40
Styles: Tin Pan Alley Pop, Traditional Pop, Vocal/Standards, Minstrel, Traditional Folk
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In addition to releasing a string of successful records between 1912 and 1949, Al Jolson achieved pre-eminent stardom on Broadway, hosted several radio series, and became the first important figure of the sound-era of motion pictures. His performing style was brash and extroverted; he billed himself as "the world's greatest entertainer," and he was known for his slogan, "You ain't heard nothin' yet!" He popularized a large number of songs that benefited from his shamelessly sentimental, melodramatic approach, one which, especially when executed...
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