William F. Denny

William F. Denny (circa 1860 – October 2, 1908) was an American vaudeville performer and pioneer recording artist.

[3] He gained fame performing on vaudeville stages,[1] specializing in comic numbers.

[2] His first recordings were made in 1891 for the New England Phonograph Company.

[4] Beginning in May 1898 his popularity was such that he signed an exclusive recording contract with Columbia that was in effect for one year.

He died in Seattle on October 2, 1908 of atherosclerosis,[5] while touring on the Pantages vaudeville circuit, and was buried in Philadelphia.