Alfred Vance
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Alfred Vance was an English singer, who performed in the 19th Century Music Halls.
[edit] Biography
Alfred Vance was born in London in 1839 as Alfred Peek Stevens. He worked initially as a solicitor's clerk, before appearing in Music Halls. His first solo apperence was at the South London Palace in 1864, but he had earlier performed as a 'blackfaced' couple with his brother in 1860. His act, initially as a cockney singer evolved into comedy. He was also known as both "The Great Vance" and Alfred Grenville. He died while performing on the stage of the Sun Music Hall on 26 December 1888.
[edit] Songs
- The Chickaleery Cove
- Jolly Dogs
- Walking the Zoo
- Cliquot, Cliquot
- Act in the Square, Boys
[edit] Reference
Oxford Companion to Popular Music by Peter Grimmond - ISBN 0-19-280004-3
