and 1930s. He attended New York College of Music, City College of New York and Columbia School of Mines. Before 1920, he played vaudeville as a monologist-violinist. In 1922 Bernie formed a dance band beginning a 20 career as bandleader. By the mid 1920s his band had achieved popularity and was recording and playing on the radio. In 1928, Bernie had a role in Broadway musical "Here's How." By the early 1930s the band developed into an excellent outfit, sweet-styled but sometimes semi-hot. He had his own radio broadcast and was known for his deep, soothing voice and humourous remarks. He dubbed himself "The Old Maestro" and referred to the band as "Ben Bernie and All the Lads." The band appeared in movies throughout the 1930s. The public and music world was saddened by his death in 1943. Harold "Scrappy" Lambert (1901-1987) was a freelance singer with many recordings in the 1920s and 1930s; also active in radio. Sang with Ben Bernie in 1925, on Smith Brothers radio Show 1926 with Don Voorhees. Led his own band in 1928. On radio with "Men About Town" and Revelers vocal groups. 1932 on Ed Wynn Texaco Show and Firestone Show with Frank Black. In 1934-35 on Fred Allen Show and with Nat Shilkret Orchestra on Trade and Mark ...