Russ Columbo
Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolfo Colombo (January 14, 1908 – September 2, 1934), known as Russ Columbo, was an American baritone, songwriter, violinist, and actor. He is famous for romantic ballads such as his signature tune "You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love" and his own compositions "Prisoner of Love" and "Too Beautiful for Words".
Russ Columbo | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolfo Colombo |
| Born | January 14, 1908 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | September 2, 1934 (aged 26) Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Jazz, popular music |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, violinist |
| Instrument(s) | Violin, baritone voice |
| Years active | 1928–1934 |
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