classical singer
Alexander Richard Crooks was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Alexander S. and Elizabeth Gore Crooks. As a young boy, Richard developed his singing talent by listening to his mother. By age 10 he gave his first live performance before 10,000 people, singing along side Ernestine Schumann-Heink in Manhatten, New York. By age 14, Richard's tenor voice was already supporting him self and further music studies. At age 17, he overstated his age and joined the US Army Air Forces Flying Corps in the 626th Aero Squadron, flying in active service over France, supporting his country through World War 1. He was able to return to his singing in 1918 and he continued with entertaining audiences for nearly 30 years, singing 10 yrs with The Metropolitan Opera of New York and many additional venues worldwide. One of Richard Crook's most notable performances was singing at President Franklin D. Roosevelt's inaugural concert, broadcast over a nation-wide and international radio hookup. During his career he perfomed on numerous recorded albums for the Victor record company, earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1648 Vine Street. He also hosted the long running radio show, "The Voice of Firestone". Richard Crooks, his wife Mildred and two children, Patsy and Richard spent many years living at a lodge Richard built in New Brunswick, Canada, on the St. Croix River; called Loon Bay. Loon Bay was Richard's favorite resting spot where he enjoyed canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, gardening, and photographing wildlife. After the sale of his lodge in 1948, Richard retired to California for his health. Richard lost his life due to a long battle of cancer. He died in Portola Valley, California.
Alexander Richard Crooks was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Alexander S. and Elizabeth Gore Crooks. As a young boy, Richard developed his singing talent by listening to his mother. By age 10 he gave his first live performance before 10,000 people, singing along side Ernestine Schumann-Heink in Manhatten, New York. By age 14, Richard's tenor voice was already supporting him self and further music studies. At age 17, he overstated his age and joined the US Army Air Forces Flying Corps in the 626th Aero Squadron, flying in active service over France, supporting his country through World War 1. He was able to return to his singing in 1918 and he continued with entertaining audiences for nearly 30 years, singing 10 yrs with The Metropolitan Opera of New York and many additional venues worldwide. One of Richard Crook's most notable performances was singing at President Franklin D. Roosevelt's inaugural concert, broadcast over a nation-wide and international radio hookup. During his career he perfomed on numerous recorded albums for the Victor record company, earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1648 Vine Street. He also hosted the long running radio show, "The Voice of Firestone". Richard Crooks, his wife Mildred and two children, Patsy and Richard spent many years living at a lodge Richard built in New Brunswick, Canada, on the St. Croix River; called Loon Bay. Loon Bay was Richard's favorite resting spot where he enjoyed canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, gardening, and photographing wildlife. After the sale of his lodge in 1948, Richard retired to California for his health. Richard lost his life due to a long battle of cancer. He died in Portola Valley, California.
classical singer
Alexander Richard Crooks was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Alexander S. and Elizabeth Gore Crooks. As a young boy, Richard developed his singing talent by listening to his mother. By age 10 he gave his first live performance before 10,000 people, singing along side Ernestine Schumann-Heink in Manhatten, New York. By age 14, Richard's tenor voice was already supporting him self and further music studies. At age 17, he overstated his age and joined the US Army Air Forces Flying Corps in the 626th Aero Squadron, flying in active service over France, supporting his country through World War 1. He was able to return to his singing in 1918 and he continued with entertaining audiences for nearly 30 years, singing 10 yrs with The Metropolitan Opera of New York and many additional venues worldwide. One of Richard Crook's most notable performances was singing at President Franklin D. Roosevelt's inaugural concert, broadcast over a nation-wide and international radio hookup. During his career he perfomed on numerous recorded albums for the Victor record company, earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1648 Vine Street. He also hosted the long running radio show, "The Voice of Firestone". Richard Crooks, his wife Mildred and two children, Patsy and Richard spent many years living at a lodge Richard built in New Brunswick, Canada, on the St. Croix River; called Loon Bay. Loon Bay was Richard's favorite resting spot where he enjoyed canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, gardening, and photographing wildlife. After the sale of his lodge in 1948, Richard retired to California for his health. Richard lost his life due to a long battle of cancer. He died in Portola Valley, California.
Alexander Richard Crooks was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Alexander S. and Elizabeth Gore Crooks. As a young boy, Richard developed his singing talent by listening to his mother. By age 10 he gave his first live performance before 10,000 people, singing along side Ernestine Schumann-Heink in Manhatten, New York. By age 14, Richard's tenor voice was already supporting him self and further music studies. At age 17, he overstated his age and joined the US Army Air Forces Flying Corps in the 626th Aero Squadron, flying in active service over France, supporting his country through World War 1. He was able to return to his singing in 1918 and he continued with entertaining audiences for nearly 30 years, singing 10 yrs with The Metropolitan Opera of New York and many additional venues worldwide. One of Richard Crook's most notable performances was singing at President Franklin D. Roosevelt's inaugural concert, broadcast over a nation-wide and international radio hookup. During his career he perfomed on numerous recorded albums for the Victor record company, earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1648 Vine Street. He also hosted the long running radio show, "The Voice of Firestone". Richard Crooks, his wife Mildred and two children, Patsy and Richard spent many years living at a lodge Richard built in New Brunswick, Canada, on the St. Croix River; called Loon Bay. Loon Bay was Richard's favorite resting spot where he enjoyed canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, gardening, and photographing wildlife. After the sale of his lodge in 1948, Richard retired to California for his health. Richard lost his life due to a long battle of cancer. He died in Portola Valley, California.
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