Henry Burr nickname(s):
Irving Gillette, Henry Gillette, Alfred Alexander, Robert Rice, Carl Ely, Harry Barr, Frank Knapp, Al King, Shamus McClaskey
Henry Burr date of birth:
January 15, 1882
How old was Henry Burr when died?
59
Where was Henry Burr born?
St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada
When did Henry Burr die?
April 6, 1941
Where did Henry Burr die?
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Henry Burr body shape:
Large
What color is Henry Burr's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Henry Burr gay or straight?
Straight
What is Henry Burr's ethnicity?
White
What is Henry Burr nationality?
Canadian
Where did Henry Burr go to university?
Mount Allison University
What is Henry Burr's occupation?
Singer
What genre is Henry Burr's work?
Vocal
Short Biography
Henry Burr (January 15, 1882 – April 6, 1941) was a Canadian singer of popular songs in the early 20th century, an early radio performer and producer. He was born Harry Haley McClaskey and used Henry Burr as one of his many pseudonyms, in addition to Irving Gillette, Henry Gillette, Alfred Alexander, Robert Rice, Carl Ely, Harry Barr, Frank Knapp, Al King, and Shamus McClaskey. He was one of the first singers to make popular acoustic recordings and one of the most prolific recording artists of all time, with more than 12, 000 recordings by his own estimate. A tenor, he performed as a soloist and also in duets, trios and quartets. His most famous collaboration was the Peerless Quartet.