b. Henderson Rowntree, 22 November 1912, West Hartlepool, County Cleveland, England, d. 24 June 1944, Southsea, Hampshire, England. A popular dance band vocalist of the late 30s, with a powerful, rich voice, Henderson served an apprenticeship in marine engineering before winning a local talent contest in 1935. After singing briefly with bands led by Jan Ralfini and the Dutch trumpeter Louis de Vries, he worked for Harry Leader with whom he made his first recordings in June 1935. Nearly a year later, Henderson joined Joe Loss, whose band was resident at the Astoria, Charing Cro...