Born in Chicago Aug. 8, 1900. Violinist who composed "Sweet Sue" and many other pop tunes and film scores. Recording director at Brunswick 1931-34, followed Jack Kapp to Decca. Died Nov. 11, 1956.
--Other matrices from this date are conventional popular tunes. 'TO' numbers are 'Test Only' and presumed to be part of this unusual session. LUCKY issues as Joe Venuti and Friends; New York City, Brunswick studios, 12/12/33
(B14441-) Venuti's Spinning Wheel.....unissued
(B14444-A) Venuti's Pagliacci.........LUCKY 7001B (two versions dubbed onto one side)
(TO 1278) Venuti's Pagliacci..........LUCKY 7001B
(B14445-A) Onyx Club Review...........LUCKY 7001A
(TO) Onyx Club Review.................LUCKY 7000B
(TO 1293) Non Skid Manure.............
LUCKY 7000A