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Also known as John Scantlebury Macdonald

Canadian singer (1871–1931)

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Type
Person
Country
CA
Active from
1871-05-30
Active to
1931-09-26

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John Scantlebury Macdonald (May 30, 1871–September 26, 1931) was a Canadian singer and recording executive. Under the pseudonym Harry Macdonough, he was one of the most prolific and popular tenors during the formative years of recorded music. Macdonald was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. His earliest recorded performances were for the Michigan Electric Company in Detroit, which made phonograph cylinders for penny arcades. He caught the attention of Edison Records with a demo recording he mad

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Harry
Gender
male
Citizenship
Canada
Place of birth
Hamilton
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
singer
Instrument
voice
Image
Harrymcdonough.jpg
Voice type
tenor
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date of death
1931-09-26
date of birth
1871-05-30
pseudonym
Harry Macdonough
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Harry Macdonough
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