H. Vernon Watson [SEP] date of birth
H. Vernon Watson
H. Vernon Watson (18861952), better known under his stage name Nosmo King, was a popular English variety artist. He was touring the music halls before World War I, but he remained relatively obscure until the 1920s, when he went by Nosmo King. He was the father of actor Jack Watson.
Early years.
Coming from a rural background near Peterborough, Watson showed a leaning towards things theatrical and it was evident that he had a rare talent for mimicry. In 1911, he
member, such as date and place of birth, early musical training and other bands they played with. The list appears to include members not listed in the above article.
- Chester J. Krolewicz ("Chet Kruly" Stromberg), guitar: fall of 1943
- Vernon L. Smith, trumpet: period around 1942
- Walter "Woogie" Harris, trombone: 1942–1944
- Riley C. Hampton, alto sax, clarinet, arranger and musical director: 1942–1943 and 1946–1947
- H. Ray Crawford, tenor sax