BOB STRONG - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/19/1940 - HFSID 223641

BOB STRONG
The bandleader signed this handwritten letter in 1940 discussing with a fan his radio show times
Autograph Letter signed: "Bob Strong".Two pages (front and verso), 7¼x10½. Chicago, Illinois, June 19, 1940. On letterhead of the Bob Strong Orchestra to Harry Blair, Jr., LaCrosse, Wisconsin. In full: "Thanks for your letter and your interest in our band. I am enclosing a picture as you requested. [Item not included.] We are at present on the air two other periods beside 'Dog House'. On Friday nights, we appear on 'Show Boat'. (N. B. C. Blue Network) at 8:00 Chicago Daylight time - and Saturday afternoons we have a half hour from 2:30 to 3:00, on N.B.C. Blue from the College Inn of the Hotel Sherman where we play for tea dancing. Hope you'll listen in. Sincerely". Bandleader Bob Strong (1906-1976) knew how to play at least six instruments, including the saxophone and clarinet. Upon forming his own orchestra at the young age of 18 in 1924, he became an arranger and composer. The Bob Strong Orchestra got started as a group that played at dinner clubs around the country, but eventually made some business connections, most notably orchestra leader Paul Ash. He parlayed this relationship into several appearances at Chicago's Oriental Theatre. The Orchestra went on to compose and perform for various radio shows for Red Skelton and Fibber McGee, among many others. The Orchestra went on to perform live at concert halls throughout the country, featuring original Strong compositions such as the band's theme song "Tonal Color Serenade" and “That's All, Brother”. Staple holes at upper left corner. Two vertical creases and one horizontal crease. Lightly toned around edges. Otherwise, fine condition.