Andrews, LaVerne (1911–1967)
Andrews, LaVerne (1911–1967)
American singer. Name variations: Laverne. Born July 6, 1911, in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died of cancer in Hollywood, California, May 8, 1967; sister of Maxene and Patti Andrews; m. Louis Rogers, 1948.
As one of the Andrews Sisters (1932–1953), toured with vaudeville shows (1930s); released 1st hit record (1937); appeared on national radio shows and in feature films (1940–53); with US entry into WWII and subsequent formation of United Services Organization (USO), began touring military facilities in US and abroad as part of the effort to entertain troops and keep morale high (1941); dissolved act (1953). Selected discography: "Bei Mir Bist du Schön," "The Hut Sut Song," "Three Little Fishies," "Hold Tight-Hold Tight," "Beer Barrel Polka," "Well, All Right," "Oh Johnny," "Ferryboat Serenade," "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "In Apple Blossom Time," "Aurora," "Elmer's Tune," "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "Pennsylvania Polka," "Sonny Boy," "Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar," "Oh! Ma-ma!," "Rum and Coca Cola."
See also Women in World History.