Howard Lanin
Howard Lanin (July 15, 1897 – April 26, 1991) was an American bandleader, called "The King of Society Dance Music."[1]
Early years
Lanin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Benjamin and Mary Lanin. His father was an entrepreneur and musician.[2] He was the middle child of nine children[3] and one of six brothers who became bandleaders, playing in ballrooms and at resorts.[1] He attended South Philadelphia High School, where he began playing cornet, leaving when he was 15 to go into music.[3]
Career
Lanin led the Howard Lanin Orchestra, a group that performed
Personal appearances
In 1918, Howard and Sam Lanin opened the Roseland Ballroom in Philadelphia; a year later, they opened New York City's Roseland location.[1] When Howard Lanin played at Roseland in 1921, his group was called his "Columbia Record Orchestra."[4]
Radio
In 1922, WDAR in Philadelphia began broadcasting the music of Lanin's orchestra as it played at the Arcadia Cafe, a development that Lanin said was the first broadcast of its type in that city. He also conducted orchestras for The Atwater Kent Hour and the Campbell Soup Show.[1]
Entertainment management
In the 1950s, as interest in dance bands diminished, Lanin began Howard Lanin Productions, an entertainment management company.[3]
Personal life
Lanin married Claire Feinstein in 1929; they remained married until her death in 1983.[2] They had two sons and two daughters.[3] Lanin died April 26, 1991, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was 93. He was survived by two sons, two daughters, a brother, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.[3]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7864-2834-2. P. 158.
- ^ a b Rubin, Daniel (April 28, 1991). "Band Leader Howard Lanin, 93, Dies". Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
- ^ a b c d e Jackson, Leigh (April 29, 1991). "Howard Lanin, 93; Bandleader For Wealthy". Philadelphia Daily News. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Retrieved 9 July 2016.