Lead vocalist with the Southern Syncopated Orchestra. Born in Barbados, he joined the orchestra initially as a banjo player. He died with seven other members of the band in the sinking of the SS Rowan.
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Frank Bates
Frank Bates, 1889 - 1921, vocalist and lead singer with pioneering jazz ensem...
Pianist and composer. Born at 67 Arthur Street, Battersea, Blind from birth, ...
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