George Tunnell
Encyclopedia
George "Bon Bon" Tunnell (June 29, 1912 - May 20, 1975) was an American
vocalist. Born in South Philadelphia
, Pennsylvania
, he was one of the first African American
vocalists to perform with a white band, that of Jan Savitt
and his band, The Top Hatters.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
vocalist. Born in South Philadelphia
South Philadelphia
South Philadelphia, nicknamed South Philly, is the section of Philadelphia bounded by South Street to the north, the Delaware River to the east and south, and the Schuylkill River to the west.-History:...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, he was one of the first African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
vocalists to perform with a white band, that of Jan Savitt
Jan Savitt
Jan Savitt was an American bandleader, musical arranger, and violinist....
and his band, The Top Hatters.