Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States
Died
1 December 1954 (aged 56)
Fred Rose (August 24, 1897 – December 1, 1954) was an American musician, Hall of Fame songwriter and music publishing executive. Born in Evansville, Indiana, Fred Rose started playing piano and singing as a small boy. In his teens, he moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked in bars busking for tips, and finally vaudeville. Eventually, he became successful as a songwriter, penning his first hit for entertainer Sophie Tucker. For a short time Fred Rose lived in Nashville, Tennessee but his radio show there did not last long and he headed to New York City's Tin Pan Alley in hop… read more
Fred Rose (August 24, 1897 – December 1, 1954) was an American musician, Hall of Fame songwriter and music publishing executive. Born in Evansville, Indiana, Fred Rose started playing piano and singing as a small boy. In his teens, he moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked in bars busking… read more
Fred Rose (August 24, 1897 – December 1, 1954) was an American musician, Hall of Fame songwriter and music publishing executive. Born in Evansville, Indiana, Fred Rose started playing piano and singing as a small boy. In his teens, he moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked in bars busking for tips, and finally vaudeville. Eventually, he became successful as a… read more
