Sammy Kaye
Composer

Sammy Kaye Net Worth

Sammy Kaye was a popular bandleader and saxophonist from the Big Band era of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Lakewood, OH on March 13, 1910, he was known for his tag line "Swing and sway with Sammy Kaye", which became emblematic of the era.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 13, 1910
Birth Place Lakewood, OH
Age 110 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 2, 1987 (age 77)
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💰 Net worth: $9 Million (2024)

About

Bandleader and Saxophonist who was widely popular during the Big Band era of the 1930s and 1940s. "Swing and sway with Sammy Kaye" was his tag line and emblematic of the Big Band Era.

Before Fame

He attended Ohio University after graduating from high school in 1927. He was introduced to television audiences as the host of "So You Want to Lead a Band?," the short-lived ABC series.

Trivia

He and Dan Reid composed "Remember Pearl Harbor," following the Dec. 7, 1941, attack by the Japanese. His NBC Radio show was on the air when the news broke of the attack.

Family Life

He married Ruth Knox Eden on March 2, 1940. The couple divorced in 1956.

Associated With

He was a prominent Big Band leader like trombone player Tommy Dorsey .

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