Biography
Edward Meeker (January 22, 1874 – April 19, 1937) was an American US singer and performer, best known for his appearances on the recordings of Thomas Edison, as an announcer, and performing songs like Chicken Reel and Take Me Out To The Ball Game, as well as reading vaudville skits and providing sound effects. Meeker was born in East Orange, New Jersey and died in Orange, New Jersey.
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