Ivy Benson date of birth:
November 11, 1913
How old was Ivy Benson when died?
79
Where was Ivy Benson born?
Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
When did Ivy Benson die?
May 6, 1993
Where did Ivy Benson die?
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK
Why did Ivy Benson die?
Heart Attack
Ivy Benson body shape:
Average
What is Ivy Benson's ethnicity?
White
What is Ivy Benson nationality?
British
What is Ivy Benson's occupation?
Musician, Bandleader
Ivy Benson claim to fame:
Edna Croudson's Rhythm Girls
What genre is Ivy Benson's work?
Jazz, swing
What instruments does Ivy Benson play?
Alto saxophone, clarinet, piano
Short Biography
Ivy Benson (11 November 1913 – 6 May 1993) was an English musician and bandleader, who led an all-female swing band. Benson and her band rose to fame in the 1940s, headlining variety theatres and topping the bill at the London Palladium, and became the BBC's resident house band.