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'''The King Sisters''' were a [[big band]] era vocal quartet.
'''The King Sisters''' were an [[United States|American]] [[big band]]-era [[vocal quartet]].{{Clarify|date=February 2010|reason=quartet comprised of whom? same 4 for existence of "the king sisters"? did some rotate in/out?}}


==History==
==History==
Born and raised in [[Salt Lake City]], the King Sisters originally were part of the "Driggs Family of Entertainers".<blockquote>"In the early 1930s sisters Luise, Maxine and Alyce formed a vocal trio along the lines of their idols, the [[Boswell Sisters]], and traveled to San Francisco to audition for radio station KGO (to replace the Boswell Sisters themselves, who were leaving the station." <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parabrisas.com/d_kingsisters.php=Notes |title="Solid! The King Sisters"|last=|first=None|publisher=Parabrisas|pages=pg 1|accessdate=2009-08-21}}</ref></blockquote> In 1935, the King Sisters accepted a job with bandleader [[Horace Heidt]]. According to Dana Countryman, this lasted until 1938 when Alyce King accidentally knocked over a microphone and slightly injured the wife of a potential sponsor. Gradually, relations between the King Sisters and Horace Heidt deteriorated to the point where they left the band. {{Citation needed|date=December 2009}} In the following years, they separately and together sang with the bands of [[Artie Shaw]] and [[Charlie Barnet]]. They also turned down a request to be the vocal group for the [[Glenn Miller]] orchestra. They recorded for the same label as Miller, Bluebird, and also had their first hit with a vocal version of Miller's hit, "In The Mood". Luise married guitarist [[Alvino Rey]], and they appeared with him in a series of hit songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thekingsisters.com/=Notes|title="The King Sister's Official Fan Page"|last=Countryman|first=Dana|publisher=Dana Countryman|pages=5–9|accessdate=2009-12-18}}</ref>
Born and raised in [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]], the King Sisters originally were part of the "[[Driggs family|Driggs Family]] of Entertainers".<blockquote>"In the early 1930s sisters Luise, Maxine and Alyce formed a [[vocal trio]] along the lines of their idols, the [[Boswell Sisters]], and traveled to [[San Francisco]] to audition for radio station [[KGO (AM)|KGO]] (to replace the Boswell Sisters themselves, who were leaving the station)." <ref>{{Dead link|date=February 2010}}{{cite web|url=http://www.parabrisas.com/d_kingsisters.php=Notes |title="Solid! The King Sisters"|last=|first=None|publisher=Parabrisas|page= 1|accessdate=August 21, 2009}}</ref></blockquote> In 1935, the King Sisters accepted a job with bandleader [[Horace Heidt]]. According to [[Dana Countryman]],{{Who|date=February 2010|reason=who is countryman and why should one care what countryman has to say? (his WP article at 28 feb 2010 is in need of a good cleanup as well)}} this lasted until 1938 when Alyce King accidentally knocked over a microphone and slightly injured the wife of a potential sponsor. Gradually, relations between the King Sisters and Heidt deteriorated to the point where they left the band. {{Citation needed|date=December 2009}} In the following years, they separately and together sang with the bands of [[Artie Shaw]] and [[Charlie Barnet]]. They also turned down a request to be the vocal group for the [[Glenn Miller Orchestra]]. They recorded for [[Bluebird Records]], a sub-label of [[RCA Records|RCA Victor Records]] and the same label as Miller, and also had their first hit with a vocal version of Miller's hit, "[[In The Mood]]". Luise married guitarist [[Alvino Rey]], and they appeared with him in a series of hit songs.<ref>{{Dead link|date=February 2010}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thekingsisters.com/=Notes|title="The King Sister's Official Fan Page"|last=Countryman|first=Dana|authorlink=Dana Countryman|publisher=Dana Countryman|pages=5&ndash;9|accessdate=December 18, 2009}}</ref>


At the peak of their success, they also appeared in a number of [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood]] features in the 1940s. During [[World War II]], they appeared regularly on [[Kay Kyser]]'s radio series. In 1965, they began hosting their own [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] television network show, ''[[The King Family Show]]'', which featured family members such as Alyce's husband, actor [[Robert Clarke]], and her sons, [[Ric de Azevedo]], [[Lex de Azevedo]], and [[Cam Clarke]], as well as other talent. The show ran until 1969. {{Citation needed|date=December 2009}}
At the peak of their success, they also appeared in a number of [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood]] films in the 1940s. During [[World War II]], they appeared regularly on [[Kay Kyser]]'s radio series. In 1965, they began hosting their own [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] [[television network|television-network]] series, ''[[The King Family Show]]'', which featured family members including Alyce's husband, actor [[Robert Clarke]], and her sons, [[Ric de Azevedo]], [[Lex de Azevedo]], and [[Cam Clarke]], as well as other talent. The show ran until 1969. {{Citation needed|date=December 2009}}


==Deaths==
==Deaths==
Luise King (Rey) died on August 4, 1997 from cancer, the year of her 60th wedding anniversary to [[Alvino Rey]], who died on February 24, 2004, aged 95. Alyce King (Clarke) died on August 23, 1996 from respiratory problems. Donna King (Conkling) died on June 16, 2007, aged 88, in [[Plano, Texas]]. Yvonne King (Burch) [http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/18/arts/music/18burch.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&ref=obituaries&adxnnlx=1261338448-xxtY4WL3o63KkxxBhR+jMg died] on December 13, 2009, aged 89, after being injured in a fall at her home in [[Santa Barbara, California]].
*Luise King (Rey) died on August 4, 1997, from cancer, the year of her 60th wedding anniversary to [[Alvino Rey]], who died on February 24, 2004, aged 95.{{Clarify|date=February 2010|reason=not quite sure who was 95 at death}}
*Alyce King (Clarke) died on August 23, 1996, from respiratory problems.
*Donna King (Conkling) died on June 16, 2007, aged 88, in [[Plano, Texas]].
*Yvonne King (Burch) [http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/18/arts/music/18burch.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&ref=obituaries&adxnnlx=1261338448-xxtY4WL3o63KkxxBhR+jMg died] on December 13, 2009, aged 89, after being injured in a fall at her home in [[Santa Barbara, California]].


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.officialkingfamily.com The King Family: Official Website]
* [http://www.officialkingfamily.com officialkingfamily.com], The King Family official website
* http://thekingsisters.com - more information, including a complete biography, discography, photos and memorabilia about the King Sisters
* [http://thekingsisters.com thekingsister.com], more information, including a complete biography, discography, photos and memorabilia about the King Sisters{{Clarify|date=February 2010|reason=at 28 feb 2010, website is very slow loader (on FIOS connection). home page never loaded succesfully over several hours testing. who operates site? unable to verify credentials of site host/owner}}


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This article is about specific members of the Driggs family. For the family itself, see Driggs family.
The King Sisters

The King Sisters were an American big band-era vocal quartet.[clarification needed]

History

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, the King Sisters originally were part of the "Driggs Family of Entertainers".

"In the early 1930s sisters Luise, Maxine and Alyce formed a vocal trio along the lines of their idols, the Boswell Sisters, and traveled to San Francisco to audition for radio station KGO (to replace the Boswell Sisters themselves, who were leaving the station)." [1]

In 1935, the King Sisters accepted a job with bandleader Horace Heidt. According to Dana Countryman,[who?] this lasted until 1938 when Alyce King accidentally knocked over a microphone and slightly injured the wife of a potential sponsor. Gradually, relations between the King Sisters and Heidt deteriorated to the point where they left the band. [citation needed] In the following years, they separately and together sang with the bands of Artie Shaw and Charlie Barnet. They also turned down a request to be the vocal group for the Glenn Miller Orchestra. They recorded for Bluebird Records, a sub-label of RCA Victor Records and the same label as Miller, and also had their first hit with a vocal version of Miller's hit, "In The Mood". Luise married guitarist Alvino Rey, and they appeared with him in a series of hit songs.[2]

At the peak of their success, they also appeared in a number of Hollywood films in the 1940s. During World War II, they appeared regularly on Kay Kyser's radio series. In 1965, they began hosting their own ABC television-network series, The King Family Show, which featured family members including Alyce's husband, actor Robert Clarke, and her sons, Ric de Azevedo, Lex de Azevedo, and Cam Clarke, as well as other talent. The show ran until 1969. [citation needed]

Deaths

  • Luise King (Rey) died on August 4, 1997, from cancer, the year of her 60th wedding anniversary to Alvino Rey, who died on February 24, 2004, aged 95.[clarification needed]
  • Alyce King (Clarke) died on August 23, 1996, from respiratory problems.
  • Donna King (Conkling) died on June 16, 2007, aged 88, in Plano, Texas.
  • Yvonne King (Burch) died on December 13, 2009, aged 89, after being injured in a fall at her home in Santa Barbara, California.

References

  1. ^ [dead link]""Solid! The King Sisters"". Parabrisas. p. 1. Retrieved August 21, 2009. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  2. ^ [dead link]Countryman, Dana. ""The King Sister's Official Fan Page"". Dana Countryman. pp. 5–9. Retrieved December 18, 2009.
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