January 13 was the birthday of Tin Pan Alley composer James V. Monaco (1885-1945). Monaco was an Italian immigrant who moved to the U.S. with his family when he was six years old. He was raised in Albany, where he started his career as a piano player in vaudeville theatres, cafes, and saloons as a […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:12AM on January 13, 2026