The King Sisters

The King Sisters

The King Sisters were a big band era quartet.

History

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, the four sisters—Donna, Yvonne, Luise, and Alyce—took their name from their father and vocal trainer, Daddy King Driggs.

Luise married guitarist Alvino Rey, and they appeared with him in a series of hit songs. At the peak of their success, they also appeared in a number of Hollywood features in the 1940s. During World War II, they appeared regularly on Kay Kyser's radio series. In 1965, they began hosting their own ABC television network show, The King Family Show, which featured family members such as Alyce's husband, actor Robert Clarke, and her sons--Ric de Azevedo, Lex de Azevedo, and Cam Clarke--as well as other talent. The show ran until 1969.

Luise King {Rey} died on August 4, 1997 from cancer, the year of her 60th wedding anniversary to Alvino Rey, who died February 24, 2004 at the age of 95.

Alyce King {Clarke} died on August 23, 1996 from respiratory problems.

Donna King {Conkling} passed away on June 16, 2007, at the age of 88, in Plano, Texas.

Yvonne {Burch} is still alive and well, as of June 2007, and living in Sacramento, California.

External links

* http://thekingsisters.com - more information, including a complete biography, discography, photos and memorabilia about the King Sisters


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