Died On This Date (April 12, 1989) Herbert Mills / The Mills Brothers
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April 2, 1912 – April 12, 1989
As one of the famed Mills Brothers, Herbert Mills scored several hits over a career that lasted over 60 years. Starting in 1925, brothers Herbert, Harry, John Jr., and Donald performed as Four Boys and a Guitar, somewhat of a novelty group due to their young ages (11 to 15). By the early ’30s, the Mills Brothers were regularly performing on CBS Radio, singing Proctor & Gamble commercials. There long string of hits included “Paper Doll,” “Tiger Rag,” “Lazy River” and “Bye Bye Blackbird.” They recorded over 2200 songs! Herbert Mills was 77 when he passed away on April 12, 1989.
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