ID
              2302
          Nationality
          American
              Occupation
          Singer
          Composer
              Summary
              Hard of hearing, beginning about age 11. Singer of popular music; was most popular in the 1950s. His popularity in the U.S. declined during the 1960s-1970s, but he continued performing in Britain and Australia.
          References
              Gallaudet Encyclopedia, vol. 2 p.363-364.
          Dates
              29 January 1927-1990