Person Open DS/UK/1470 Bright; Gerald Walcan 'Geraldo' (1904-1974); English bandleader Bright Gerald Walcan 'Geraldo' 1904-1974 English bandleader Male

Gerald Walcan Bright, better known as Geraldo (10 August 1904, London, England – 4 May 1974, Vevey, Switzerland) was an English bandleader. He adopted the name "Geraldo" in 1930 to become one of the most popular British dance band leaders of the 1930s with his "sweet music" and his "Gaucho Tango Orchestra". During the 1940s, he modernized his style to continue enjoying great success. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 9/5/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 62f3fb3c-bfb1-4d7a-a529-ea047e87355b