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{{Infobox musical artist
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|name = Orrin Tucker
|name = Orrin Tucker
|background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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|birth_name = Robert Orrin Tucker
|birth_name = Robert Orrin Tucker
|birth_date = {{birth date|1911|2|17}}
|birth_date = {{birth date|1911|2|17}}
|birth_place ={{flagicon|Missouri}} [[St. Louis, Missouri]], U.S.
|birth_place = [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], United States
|death_date = {{death date|2011|4|9}} (aged 100)
|death_date = {{death date|2011|4|9}} (aged 100)
|death_place ={{flagicon|California}} [[South Pasadena, California]], U.S.
|death_place = [[South Pasadena, California]], United States
|instrument = [[Saxophone]]
|instrument = [[Saxophone]]
|occupation = Bandleader
|occupation = Bandleader
|years_active = 1939–1990s}}
|years_active = 1939–1990s}}


'''Robert Orrin Tucker''' (17 February 1911 in [[St. Louis, Missouri]] – 9 April 2011 in [[South Pasadena, California]]) was an [[United States|American]] bandleader born in [[St. Louis, Missouri]], whose theme song was ''[[Drifting and Dreaming (song)|Drifting and Dreaming]]''. His biggest hit was ''[[Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!]]'' (1939), sung by vocalist [["Wee" Bonnie Baker]]. He founded his first band while a college student at [[North Central College]] near [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].
'''Robert Orrin Tucker''' (February 17, 1911<ref name="LarkinGE"/> – April 9, 2011)<ref name="Legacy"/> was an [[Americans|American]] bandleader born in [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], [[United States]],<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs"/> whose theme song was "[[Drifting and Dreaming (song)|Drifting and Dreaming]]".<ref name="LarkinGE">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1992|edition=First|isbn=0-85112-939-0|page=2540/1}}</ref> His biggest hit was "[[Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!]]" (1939), sung by vocalist [["Wee" Bonnie Baker]]. He founded his first band while a college student at [[North Central College]] in [[Naperville, Illinois]].


==Career ==
Orrin Tucker's big band, which he formed in 1933, specialized in a more relaxed style of swing, which was somewhat less complex than the music of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and other famous contemporary bandleaders of the day.
Tucker's orchestra produced more than 70 recordings, several of them selling more than a million copies. Tucker's most successful hit was the 1939 recording of the 1917 song “Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!,” featuring the singer Wee Bonnie Baker.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/20/arts/music/orrin-tucker-big-band-leader-dies-at-100.html?_r=0]</ref>
Orrin Tucker's big band, which he formed in 1933, specialized in a more relaxed style of swing, which was somewhat less complex than the music of [[Duke Ellington]], [[Benny Goodman]] and other famous contemporary bandleaders of the day. Tucker's orchestra produced more than 70 recordings. Tucker's most successful hit was the 1939 recording of the 1917 song "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!," featuring the singer Wee Bonnie Baker.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/20/arts/music/orrin-tucker-big-band-leader-dies-at-100.html?_r=0|title=Orrin Tucker, Big Band Leader, Dies at 10|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=20 April 2011 |accessdate=2015-08-27}}</ref> It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a [[music recording sales certification|gold disc]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]].<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs">{{cite book
| first= Joseph
| last= Murrells
| year= 1978
| title= The Book of Golden Discs
| edition= 2nd
| publisher= Barrie and Jenkins Ltd
| location= London
| page= [https://archive.org/details/bookofgoldendisc00murr/page/24 24]
| isbn= 0-214-20512-6
| url-access= registration
| url= https://archive.org/details/bookofgoldendisc00murr/page/24
}}</ref> Orrin Tucker applied for active duty in the Medical Corps in the [[United States Navy|Navy]];<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs"/> he left the Orchestra June 7, 1942 and by July 15, 1942 expected the call for duty.<ref>''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', May 23, 1942</ref> He later appeared on ''[[Your Hit Parade]]''.<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs"/>


Tucker and his orchestra remained active until the 1990s, when health problems forced him to retire. In 2003, Tucker was interviewed about his passion for music and his long career as a bandleader by the [[NAMM oral history]] program [http://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/orrin-tucker]. He died on April 9, 2011, aged 100.<ref>[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=robert-orrin-tucker&pid=150250690 Obituary]</ref>
Tucker and his orchestra remained active until the 1990s, when health problems forced him to retire. In 2003, Tucker was interviewed about his passion for music and his long career as a bandleader by the [[NAMM Oral History Program]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/orrin-tucker |title=Library |publisher=NAMM.org |date=2003-04-25 |accessdate=2015-08-27}}</ref> He died in [[South Pasadena, California]], on April 9, 2011, aged 100.<ref name="Legacy">{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=robert-orrin-tucker&pid=150250690 |title=Robert Tucker Obituary - Los Angeles, CA &#124; Los Angeles Times |website=Legacy.com |date= |accessdate=2015-08-27}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=0875965|name=Orrin Tucker}}
*{{IMDb name|id=0875965|name=Orrin Tucker}}
*[http://music.yahoo.com/ar-286643-bio--Orrin-Tucker Biography from Yahoo Music]
*[http://music.yahoo.com/ar-286643-bio--Orrin-Tucker Biography from Yahoo Music]
*[http://www.parabrisas.com/d_tuckero.php Biography from Solid!]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110927090912/http://www.parabrisas.com/d_tuckero.php Biography from Solid!]
*[http://www.captainerniesshowboat.com/georgesontag.html Photos of Orrin Tucker from the George Sontag collection]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120503091544/http://www.captainerniesshowboat.com/georgesontag.html Photos of Orrin Tucker from the George Sontag collection]
*[http://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/orrin-tucker Orrin Tucker's NAMM Oral History Interview]
*[http://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/orrin-tucker Orrin Tucker's NAMM Oral History Interview]
*New York Times Obituary [http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/20/arts/music/orrin-tucker-big-band-leader-dies-at-100.html?_r=0]


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| NAME = Tucker, Orrin
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Tucker, Robert Orrin
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Bandleader, saxophonist
| DATE OF BIRTH = February 17, 1911
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[St. Louis, Missouri]], U.S.
| DATE OF DEATH = April 9, 2011
| PLACE OF DEATH = [[South Pasadena, California]], U.S.
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[[Category:American centenarians]]
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[[Category:American bandleaders]]
[[Category:American bandleaders]]
[[Category:North Central College alumni]]
[[Category:Vocalion Records artists]]
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[[Category:Musicians from Missouri]]
[[Category:Musicians from St. Louis]]
[[Category:People from St. Louis, Missouri]]

Latest revision as of 09:28, 30 June 2024

Orrin Tucker
Birth nameRobert Orrin Tucker
Born(1911-02-17)February 17, 1911
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died(2011-04-09)April 9, 2011 (aged 100)
South Pasadena, California, United States
OccupationBandleader
InstrumentSaxophone
Years active1939–1990s

Robert Orrin Tucker (February 17, 1911[1] – April 9, 2011)[2] was an American bandleader born in St. Louis, Missouri, United States,[3] whose theme song was "Drifting and Dreaming".[1] His biggest hit was "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!" (1939), sung by vocalist "Wee" Bonnie Baker. He founded his first band while a college student at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Career

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Orrin Tucker's big band, which he formed in 1933, specialized in a more relaxed style of swing, which was somewhat less complex than the music of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and other famous contemporary bandleaders of the day. Tucker's orchestra produced more than 70 recordings. Tucker's most successful hit was the 1939 recording of the 1917 song "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!," featuring the singer Wee Bonnie Baker.[4] It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the RIAA.[3] Orrin Tucker applied for active duty in the Medical Corps in the Navy;[3] he left the Orchestra June 7, 1942 and by July 15, 1942 expected the call for duty.[5] He later appeared on Your Hit Parade.[3]

Tucker and his orchestra remained active until the 1990s, when health problems forced him to retire. In 2003, Tucker was interviewed about his passion for music and his long career as a bandleader by the NAMM Oral History Program.[6] He died in South Pasadena, California, on April 9, 2011, aged 100.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 2540/1. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  2. ^ a b "Robert Tucker Obituary - Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Times". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  3. ^ a b c d Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 24. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
  4. ^ "Orrin Tucker, Big Band Leader, Dies at 10". The New York Times. 20 April 2011. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  5. ^ Billboard, May 23, 1942
  6. ^ "Library". NAMM.org. 2003-04-25. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
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