Ray Eberle
Raymond Eberle, known as Ray Eberle, was a prominent American vocalist during the Big Band Era, born on January 19, 1919, in Mechanicville, New York. He was the younger brother of Bob Eberly, a singer with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Ray Eberle gained fame as a member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, which he joined in 1938 after being recommended by his brother. Despite some initial criticism of his vocal style, Eberle became a key figure in the orchestra, known for his performances on songs like "At Last," "Polka Dots and Moonbeams," and "To You."
Eberle's career with Glenn Miller included appearances in films such as "Sun Valley Serenade" (1941) and "Orchestra Wives" (1942). He was known for singing ballads and led his own orchestra, the Ray Eberle Orchestra, after leaving Miller's band in 1942. Eberle briefly joined Gene Krupa's band and later collaborated with Tex Beneke. He continued to perform with his orchestra until his death.
In his personal life, Ray Eberle was married twice, first to Janet Young, with whom he had four daughters, and later to Joanne Genthon, with whom he had two sons. Ray Eberle passed away from a heart attack on August 25, 1979, in Douglasville, Georgia, at the age of 60.
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