Alice Ludes
| Alice Ludes | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Alice Sizer December 20, 1912 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1933-1945 |
Alice Ludes (born December 20, 1912) is an American singer.
Ludes was born in Tacoma, Washington as Alice Sizer and one of eight children born to parents E.R. and Minnie Sizer. She entered showbusiness after graduating from high school. Along with two other women, she formed a band called The Williams Sisters. The group relocated to San Francisco after signing a contract with NBC.
In 1939, she married the radio announcer and technician Ed Ludes. She later joined a new band called Music Maids in Los Angeles. They performed in several movies, including Broadway Melody of 1940, Hit Parade of 1943 and Meet Me in St. Louis. During her professional career, she performed with notable singers such as Bing Crosby and Judy Garland.[1]
She retired in 1945 to focus on her children and family. Ed Ludes died in 1987. Alice Ludes was living in Ventura, California (and still playing piano) at the time of her 102nd birthday in December 2014.[2] Ludes turned 103 years old on December 20, 2015.[3]
References
- ↑ "Ventura woman celebrates 100 years". Ventura County Star. December 30, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Former Radio Star, Actress Turns 102 In Ventura". CBS Los Angeles. December 20, 2014. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Alice Ludes celebrates 103rd birthday at Lexington". Ventura Breeze. Retrieved September 30, 2016.