Tuesday, March 10, 2015

100 Years Of Popular Music - 1916: John McCormack


John McCormack – 1916
1884-1945

Born in Ireland and studying voice in Milan, Italy, the world famous operatic tenor John McCormack performed around the world before beginning his American career in 1909. There he began to perform concerts if front of thousands earning millions from his performances and recordings. Thousands would pack venues to see McCormack perform. He made hundreds of recordings between 1904 and the 1920's. He was known for his breath control and could sing 64 notes on one breath!

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