- Born
- Died
- Birth nameHerbert Kaumeyer
- Herbie Kay was born on November 5, 1904 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was married to Dorothy Lamour. He died on May 11, 1944 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
- SpouseDorothy Lamour(May 9, 1935 - April 21, 1939) (divorced)
- One of his singers was Cathy Lewis.
- Leader of Herbie Kay and His Orchestra.
- His orchestra consisted of four saxophone, four brass and three rhythm.
- Started his band in Chicago in the late 1920's. Grew to become one of the more popular dance orchestras in the mid-west. Recording contracts were with Vocalion and Columbia.
- Briefly married to Dorothy Lamour, who worked with the band as featured vocalist between 1934 and 1936.
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