Bob and Alf Pearson
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Bob and Alf Pearson were an English musical variety double act, consisting of brothers Robert Alexander Pearson (15 August 1907 – 30 December 1985)[1][2] and Alfred Vernon Pearson (15 June 1910 – 7 July 2012),[3] who were mainly known for their singing of songs as a duo in close-harmony. Their career together lasted over 50 years, spanning stage, radio, television and gramophone records.
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Background information | |
Born | (1907-08-15)15 August 1907, Sunderland, County Durham, England (Bob) (1910-06-15)15 June 1910, Sunderland, County Durham, England (Alf) |
Origin | Sunderland, County Durham, England |
Died | 30 December 1985(1985-12-30) (aged 78), Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England (Bob) 7 July 2012(2012-07-07) (aged 102), London, England (Alf) |
Genres | |
Instruments | Vocals and piano |
Years active | 1927–1985 |
Labels | Columbia, Piccadilly, Broadcast, Imperial, Rex, Parlophone, Sterno |
Past members | Bob Pearson Alf Pearson |
During the 1930s, they became one of the most popular acts in Britain, and had sold over a million records by 1936.[4] Their fame continued into the post-war period, when they regularly appeared on the BBC Radio show Ray's a Laugh with comedian Ted Ray. Introducing themselves with their signature tune, "My Brother and I", audiences heard the brothers performing well-known songs, with Bob accompanying on piano.[3][5] Ray would ask, "Why, it's a little girl, what's your name?" with Bob replying, "Jennifer", followed by a comedy routine. Bob's turn as 'Jennifer' became closely associated with their act.[3]