Oscar Rabin
Oscar Rabin was born on April 26, 1899. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Oscar Rabin
Oscar Rabin (26 April 1899 – 20 June 1958) was a Latvian-born English bandleader and musician. He was the musical director of his own big band. Rabin was born in Riga to a family of Jewish origin, and came to London, England, as a child. A blind music teacher and violinist taught Rabin music in exchange for his acting as a guide. At 15 he became a professional musician; he then worked in theatre orchestras and attended the Guildhall School of Music. His career was interrupted by service in the First World War, then in 1922 he formed an ensemble with Harry Davis. Rabin formed the Oscar Rabin…