British dance band

[2] Often, comedians of the day or music hall personalities would sing novelty recordings backed by well-known British dance band leaders.

[citation needed] In 1936, Lambert & Butler issued a series of cigarette cards depicting dance band leaders.

They are not always attributed by name on the record label, apart from the description "with vocal refrain", but an experienced listener can often identify the voices of these otherwise anonymous singers.

Many of the members formerly played as side men in Bert Ambrose’s band, and they continued to be popular after the war under the leadership of Ronnie Aldrich.

[1] Cafés, clubs, hotels and restaurants in London noted for British dance band music during the Golden Age included:[8][9]