Band Leader. Born Abraham Simon Lymon, in Chicago, Illinois, he was a popular bandleader with his Lyman Orchestra from the 1920s to 1940s. He toured through the United States, Europe and provided the music for numerous radio shows, including "Your Hit Parade". In addtion to his many recordings, his orchestra was featured in the movies "Hold Everything" (1930), "Paramount on Parade" (1930), "Good News" (1930), "Madam Satan" (1930) and recorded soundtracks for the Merrie Melodies cartoon series. After he left the music industry he went into the restaurant management business with his brother Mike in Los Angeles until his death.
Band Leader. Born Abraham Simon Lymon, in Chicago, Illinois, he was a popular bandleader with his Lyman Orchestra from the 1920s to 1940s. He toured through the United States, Europe and provided the music for numerous radio shows, including "Your Hit Parade". In addtion to his many recordings, his orchestra was featured in the movies "Hold Everything" (1930), "Paramount on Parade" (1930), "Good News" (1930), "Madam Satan" (1930) and recorded soundtracks for the Merrie Melodies cartoon series. After he left the music industry he went into the restaurant management business with his brother Mike in Los Angeles until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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