B. February 16, 1901, Savanna, Illinois (USA) d. July 16, 1985 Wayne King, a popular 1930's American bandleader, musician (saxophone), songwriter, singer, was sometimes referred to as "the Waltz King" because much of his most popular music involved waltzes. "The Waltz You Saved For Me" was his standard set closing song in live performance and on numerous radio broadcasts at the height of his career. He has been compared to Lawrence Welk and Fred Waring.
Father, Wayne King Sr., is also a stunt man.
Recorded for RCA Victor and American Decca.
A prolific composer, his most famous songs include "Josephine", "Goofus", "Beautiful Love", "Melody of Love" and his bands theme, "The Waltz You Saved For Me".
Saxophonist/bandleader famous for his playing of waltzes, hence his nickname.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6251 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Works at Fenton Art Glass in Williamstown, West Virginia.
