Ray Anthony

Ray Anthony, born January 20th, 1922 in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, is a Big Band Jazz Musician primarily known for his work following World War II.

Ray Anthony formed his own band after playing for ten years with

Ray Anthony, born January 20th, 1922 in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, is a Big Band Jazz Musician primarily known for his work following World War II.

Ray Anthony formed his own band after playing for ten years with Jimmy Dorsey and two years with Glenn Miller. Some of his most famous work includes playing the theme for Dragnet in 1953 (which hit #2 on Billboard that year), the hit single Dancing in the Dark, and a novelty tune The Bunny Hop. Also popular was a 1954 recording of "Melody Of Love" which Anthony recorded with Frank Sinatra.