Jimmy Arnold (musician) explained

Jimmie Arnold
Birth Name:James Francis Arnold
Birth Date:4 January 1932
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario Canada
Death Place:Sacramento, California, United States
Occupation:Singer, music teacher
Associated Acts:The Four Lads

James Francis Arnold (January 4, 1932 – June 15, 2004)[1] was a Canadian singer, who became famous as an original member of the quartet The Four Lads. He appeared on hits such as "Standing on the Corner" (1956), "No, Not Much" (1955) and "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" (1953).

After 30 years of being with the group, Arnold retired from the stage and began teaching music through the James Arnold School of Voice in the 1980s. During his 30 year teaching career, he had many students become successful entertainers on Broadway and in Opera.

Arnold died of lung cancer on June 15, 2004.[2]

Awards

Arnold, along with the Four Lads, were inducted into the 1984 Canadian Music Hall of Fame[3] and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James F. Arnold, 72; Original Member of Four Lads Group. Los Angeles Times. 2004-06-02. 2012-12-04.
  2. Web site: James Arnold, 72, Singer in the Four Lads. New York Times. 2004-07-05. 2012-12-04.
  3. Web site: Canadian Music Hall of Fame . junoawards.ca . 2012-12-04 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121031101854/http://junoawards.ca/nominees-winners/canadian-music-hall-of-fame/ . 2012-10-31 .
  4. Web site: Inductees - The Vocal Group Hall of Fame. vocalgroup.org. 2012-12-04. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131216210236/http://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees.htm. 2013-12-16.