Oberfelder, Arthur M., 1890 or 1891-1954

Reinald Werrenrath (8-7-1883 to 9-12-1953) Baritone who also recorded popular songs and made regular appearances on radio in early decades of 20th century.

Richard Crooks (6-26-1900 to 9-29-1972) Met opera star and the "Voice of Firestone" on the radio.

Richard Crooks (6-26-1900 to 9-29-1972) Met opera star and the "Voice of Firestone" on the radio.

Rinardo Stracciari (6-26-1875 to 10-10-1955) sang at London's Royal Opera House and the Met, his repertoire mainly of Italian operatic works.

Rosa Ponselle (1-22-1897 to 5-25-1981) Operatic soprano who sang mainly at the NY Met; one of the greatest sopranos of the past 100 years.

Rosa Ponselle (1-22-1897 to 5-25-1981) Operatic soprano who sang mainly at the NY Met; one of the greatest sopranos of the past 100 years.

Rosa Ponselle (1-22-1897 to 5-25-1981) Operatic soprano who sang mainly at the NY Met; one of the greatest sopranos of the past 100 years.

Spike Jones (12-14-1911 to 5-1-1965) American musician and bandleader; performed satirical arrangements of popular songs. His band recorded under title Spike Jones and City Slickers.

Tamaki Miura was a Japanese opera singer who performed as Cio-Cio-San in Puccini's "Madama Butterfly".

The Ink Spots were an African American vocal group in the 30s and 40s; their unique music led to rhythm and blues and rock and roll. Ink Spots leader was Bill Kenny.