Vincent Rose
Vincent Rose (né Vincenzo Cacioppo; 13 June 1880 – 20 May 1944) was an Italian-born American violinist, pianist, composer, and bandleader. Born in Palermo, Italy, Rose became a prominent figure in American music, particularly known for his work as a bandleader. He gained popularity in the 1920s with his Montmartre Orchestra, recording for RCA and later for Columbia as the Hollywood Orchestra. After relocating to New York, he continued to record under the name "Vincent Rose and His Orchestra" throughout the 1930s.
As a prolific songwriter, Rose published over 200 songs, with notable hits including "Whispering" (1920), "Avalon" (1921), "Linger Awhile" (1923), and "Blueberry Hill" (1940). "Avalon" became the subject of a lawsuit by the estate of Giovanni Ricordi, claiming it borrowed from Puccini's "E lucevan le stelle." The court awarded damages to Puccini's publisher, but Rose and his heirs continued to receive performance royalties.
In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Rose participated in the revue Songwriters on Parade, performing along the eastern seaboard. In recognition of his contributions to music, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
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