Edward Meeker
Edward Meeker | |
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| Born | January 22, 1874 |
| Died | April 19, 1937 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Margaret Wood Meeker [1] |
| Children | one son, two daughters |
| Parent(s) | Enoch and Hattie Meeker |
Edward Meeker (January 22, 1874 – April 19, 1937) was an American singer and performer, best known for his appearances on the recordings of Thomas Edison both as an announcer and singer, performing songs such as "Chicken Reel", "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", "Go Easy Mabel", and "Harrigan", as well as reading vaudeville skits and providing sound effects.
Meeker was born in East Orange, New Jersey and died in Orange, New Jersey.
In popular culture
Meeker's Rendition of "Take Me out to the Ball Game" can be heard on the radio in Slender: The Arrival
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-08-25.
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