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Julius La Rosa
1930–2016Brooklyn, NYItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Eh Cumpari; discovered by Arthur Godfrey; beloved 1950s Italian-American crooner
Biography
Multiple charting hits on Cadence Records; broadcast career continued into his 80s
Notable For
- Eh Cumpari
- discovered by Arthur Godfrey
- beloved 1950s Italian-American crooner
Honors & Recognition
- Multiple charting hits on Cadence Records
- broadcast career continued into his 80s
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Julius La Rosa Italian?
Yes — Julius La Rosa is of Italian heritage. Eh Cumpari; discovered by Arthur Godfrey; beloved 1950s Italian-American crooner
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Vocal/Pop
- Years
- 1930–2016
- Birth Place
- Brooklyn, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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