Vaughn Monroe Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied voice for one semester at the New England Conservatory
• Was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity at Carnegie Institute of Technology
• In 1940, he formed his very own orchestra in Boston
• In 1946, he started hosting the radio show "Camel Caravan․"
• Spent some time working at the record label RCA as a talent scout
• Was offered the chance to record the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," but turned the opportunity down
• Was the co-author of the book "The Adventures of Mr․ Putt Putt․"