People Open DS/UK/7297 Bob and Alf Pearson (1927-1969) Bob and Alf Pearson 1927-1969 English musical variety double act Group (Male) Sunderland, County Durham, England (born) English Variety; Music, duo Members: Robert Alexander Pearson (15 August 1907-30 December 1985) Alfred Vernon Pearson (15 June 1910-7 July 2021) Sons of Arthur Pearson (plasterer) and Emily Smiles (contralto singer) Bob and Alf Pearson were an English musical variety double act, consisting of brothers Robert Alexander 'Bob' Pearson and Alfred Vernon 'Alf' Pearson, who were mainly known for singing songs in close-harmony as a duo. Their career together lasted over 50 years, spanning stage, radio, television and gramophone records. During the 1930s and 40s, they became one of the most popular acts in Britain, and their fame continued into the post-war period, when they regularly appeared on the BBC Radio show Ray's a Laugh with comedian Ted Ray. Introducing themselves with their signature tune, "My Brother and I", audiences heard the brothers performing well-known songs, with Bob accompanying on piano. Ray would ask, "Why, it's a little girl, what's your name?" with Bob replying, "Jennifer", followed by a comedy routine. Bob's turn as 'Jennifer' became closely associated with their act. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_and_Alf_Pearson (2021) 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 RAHdroberts 8/30/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 9d9dd07b-1db1-4a09-9af1-33dc00e544af