Jimmy Arnold (musician)

James Francis Arnold (January 4, 1932 in Toronto, Canada – June 15, 2004 in Sacramento, California[1]) was a Canadian singer, who became famous as an original member of the quartet The Four Lads. He appeared on hits such as "Standing on the Corner" (1956), "No, Not Much" (1955) and "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" (1953).

Jimmie Arnold
Birth nameJames Francis Arnold
Born(1932-01-04)January 4, 1932
Thirsk, Yorkshire, England
DiedJune 15, 2004(2004-06-15) (aged 72)
Sacramento, California, United States
Occupation(s)Singer, music teacher
Associated actsThe Four Lads

After 30 years of being with the group, Arnold retired from the stage and began teaching music through the James Arnold School of Voice in the 1980s.[2] During his 30 year teaching career, he had many students become successful entertainers on Broadway and in Opera.

Arnold died of lung cancer on June 15, 2004.[2]

Awards

Arnold, along with the Four Lads, were inducted into the 1984 Canadian Music Hall of Fame[3] and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003[4]

References
  1. "James F. Arnold, 72; Original Member of Four Lads Group". Los Angeles Times. 2004-06-02. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
  2. "James Arnold, 72, Singer in the Four Lads". New York Times. 2004-07-05. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
  3. "Canadian Music Hall of Fame". junoawards.ca. Archived from the original on 2012-10-31. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
  4. "Inductees - The Vocal Group Hall of Fame". vocalgroup.org. Archived from the original on 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
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