Maxene Andrews - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	January 03, 1916
Died	October 21, 1995 (age 79)
Birthplace	Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn - (see also Maxene Andrews's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Member of The Andrews Sisters, one of the most successful female vocal groups of the 20th century.

Intro

Maxene Andrews was an American singer and a member of the world-renowned Andrews Sisters, a vocal trio famous for their close harmonies and major impact on the swing and boogie-woogie eras of popular music.

Early Life & Background

Maxene Andrews was born Maxene Anglyn Andrews on January 3, 1916, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Olga and Peter Andreas. She grew up singing with her sisters Patty and LaVerne, performing in local venues before gaining national attention.

Career Highlights

• Formed The Andrews Sisters with sisters Patty and LaVerne, achieving international fame in the late 1930s and 1940s.
• Recorded over 600 songs and sold more than 80 million records worldwide.
• Their hits include 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy', 'Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree', and 'Rum and Coca-Cola'.
• Performed extensively for US troops during World War II, earning the title 'America's Wartime Sweethearts'.
• Appeared in 17 Hollywood films as a trio.
• Inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

Trivia

• The Andrews Sisters' first big hit was 'Bei Mir Bist Du Schön' in 1937.
• The trio was hugely influential in the development of rhythm and blues and early rock and roll harmony styles.
• Maxene Andrews later became a teacher at Tahoe Paradise College in Nevada.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxene_Andrews
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0028743/