Orville Knapp was once a popular 1930's bandleader and saxophonist. He played in the sax section of the Coon-Sanders Orchestra before organizing a orchestra of his own and called his music, "The Music Of Tomorrow". In July of 1936, he crashed his plane while practicing landings and take-offs. His orchestra then became the George Olsen Orchestra not long after his passing.
* this info can be found on page #73 of a book written by Leo Walker called, "The Wonderful Era Of The Great Dance Bands" - copyright 1964
submitted by Roland J. Dillon Boulware
He was also married to singer/actress Gloria Grafton (1909-94) (for three months May 1936 to his death 16 July 1936...tragic... she seems to never have remarried...and died in 1994.
Contributor: Christopher Dean Carter (47827251)
* this info can be found on page #73 of a book written by Leo Walker called, "The Wonderful Era Of The Great Dance Bands" - copyright 1964
submitted by Roland J. Dillon Boulware
He was also married to singer/actress Gloria Grafton (1909-94) (for three months May 1936 to his death 16 July 1936...tragic... she seems to never have remarried...and died in 1994.
Contributor: Christopher Dean Carter (47827251)
Orville Knapp was once a popular 1930's bandleader and saxophonist. He played in the sax section of the Coon-Sanders Orchestra before organizing a orchestra of his own and called his music, "The Music Of Tomorrow". In July of 1936, he crashed his plane while practicing landings and take-offs. His orchestra then became the George Olsen Orchestra not long after his passing.
* this info can be found on page #73 of a book written by Leo Walker called, "The Wonderful Era Of The Great Dance Bands" - copyright 1964
submitted by Roland J. Dillon Boulware
He was also married to singer/actress Gloria Grafton (1909-94) (for three months May 1936 to his death 16 July 1936...tragic... she seems to never have remarried...and died in 1994.
Contributor: Christopher Dean Carter (47827251)
* this info can be found on page #73 of a book written by Leo Walker called, "The Wonderful Era Of The Great Dance Bands" - copyright 1964
submitted by Roland J. Dillon Boulware
He was also married to singer/actress Gloria Grafton (1909-94) (for three months May 1936 to his death 16 July 1936...tragic... she seems to never have remarried...and died in 1994.
Contributor: Christopher Dean Carter (47827251)
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