Vincent Lopez
Vincent Lopez (30 December, 1895 - 20 September 1975) was a United States bandleader and pianist.
"Lopez speaking!"
His theme song was "Nola", a novelty ragtime piece from the 1910s. He began his radio programs by announcing "Lopez speaking!".
Noted musicians who played in his band included Artie Shaw, Xavier Cugot, Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, and Glenn Miller. He also featured singers Betty Hutton and Marion Hutton.
Lopez's flamboyant style of piano playing influenced such later musicians Eddy Duchin and Liberace.
In 1941 Lopez's Orchestra began a residency at the Taft Hotel in Manhattan that would last 20 years.
Vincent Lopez died in Miami Beach, Florida.
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