- Born: January 20, 1922 in Bentleyville, PA
- Years Active: 1941-2003
- Genre: Jazz
- Influenced by: Harry James
- Similar Artists: Les Baxter, Glen Gray, Billy May, Fred Waring, Pee Wee Hunt, Johnny Maddox, Ralph Marterie, Nelson Riddle
Ray Anthony played two years with Glenn Miller and ten with Jimmy Dorsey before forming his own band. Anthony led a group in the Pacific during World War II, then had a highly popular dance band. He probably has as much fame, if not more, as the writer of the theme for Dragnet, the novelty tune "The Bunny Hop," and the hit single "Dancing in the Dark." He also had plenty of film and TV work in the '50s, including an appearance in the film Daddy Long Legs. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
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