Blog: Geezer Music Club

I've written several times about singing sister acts, and there are a lot of fans who still remember the Fontanes, the Andrews Sisters and others. But one of the earliest and best of the sister groups might be a little less familiar, and that's a shame because the Boswell Sisters were supremely talented. The Boswell Sisters were New Orleans natives who began their careers in the 1920s by showcasing their instrumental talents in vaudeville-style theaters around their home city. Oldest sister Martha was a pianist and the youngest, Helvetia (Vet), played guitar, violin and banjo. Middle [...]

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