Kay Kyser

Date of Birth: 1905-06-18
Date of Death: 1985-07-23
Place of Birth: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA

Biography

Bandleader and radio personality memorable for his "Kollege of Musical Knowledge". Often sporting his trademark mortarboard and gown, he appeared with his band in a few World War II-era movies. Dat... Bandleader and radio personality memorable for his "Kollege of Musical Knowledge". Often sporting his trademark mortarboard and gown, he appeared with his band in a few World War II-era movies. Date of Birth 18 June 1905, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA Date of Death 23 July 1985, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA (heart attack)