16 Facts About Henry Halstead

Henry Halstead's orchestra began in early 1922 and over the next twenty years had regular engagements at hotels in New York and California.

Henry Halstead's orchestra appeared in numerous short subjects on the screen and made over 100 records, mainly with Victor Records.

Henry Halstead appeared in short films released by RKO Radio.

Henry Halstead was born November 16,1897, in El Paso, Texas, and died on March 19,1984, in California.

Henry Halstead's band became the best known organization in the western United States and Hawaii.

Henry Halstead decided that he would go out on his own and form a band.

Henry Halstead needed to live close due to his ailing parents.

Henry Halstead enjoyed the area and was losing many of his band members to the draft.

Henry Halstead himself was beyond the draft age and did not serve in World War II.

Henry Halstead was married to blues vocalist Marjorie Whitney Halter, who sang with the King's Jesters.

Henry Halstead worked with Del Webb in creating the Deer Valley section of Phoenix.

Henry Halstead was honored by having one of the streets named after him: West Halstead Drive.

Henry Halstead lived in San Diego for a short time, and died in Hemet, California.

Henry Halstead recorded for Victor Records, and broadcast on all major radio networks, such as Columbia, National, and Mutual Broadcasting Companies.

Henry Halstead was considered one of the best young band leaders and gave his dance patrons plenty of entertainment.

Henry Halstead's music maintained excellent rhythm and a crowded floor throughout the night stood testimony that he was playing good dance music.