Lawrence “Dutch” Groshoff was for many years a well-known band leader, banjo player, and entertainer in the Spokane area. A classmate of Bing Crosby, Groshoff in 1925 turned down an opportunity from the young singer to accompany him to California.
From the guide to the Lawrence J. “Dutch” Groshoff Reminiscence, Undated, (Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives)
Lawrence "Dutch" Groshoff, was for many years a well-known band leader, banjo player, and entertainer in the Spokane area. A classmate of Bing Crosby, Groshoff in 1925 turned down an opportunity from the young singer to accompany him to California.
From the description of Reminiscence. (Eastern Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 42687013
