Edward Meeker

Edward Meeker (January 22, 1874 – April 19, 1937) was an American singer and performer, best known for his appearances on the recordings of Thomas Edison both as an announcer and singer, performing songs such as "Chicken Reel", "Go Easy Mabel", "Harrigan" and most notably, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game".

[2] Shortly before the enactment of Prohibition, in 1919, he released an anti-prohibition song, "Every Day Will Be Sunday When The Town Goes Dry".

[3] As well as reading vaudeville skits and providing sound effects throughout the remainder of his career.

Meeker's Rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" can be heard on the radio in Slender: The Arrival.

[citation needed] Meeker's appearance on Thomas Edison's cylinder recordings can be found on Apple Music.