Eric Siday archive, 1890-1966.

Maxwell House Coffee Company

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Siday, Eric

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Eric Siday was a violinist and composer, and a leader in the field of mass marketing using music. Born near London, England, on November 1, 1905, Eric Siday at age fourteen began studies at the Royal Academy of Music by day, and by night soon was working as fiddler for local silent movies. Learning the jazz style, he formed his own string group, rising successfully through the freelance recording field to the point of having his own show on BBC radio. It was there that h...