The Andrews Sisters

The Andrews Sisters were an American singing group in the 1930s, the 1940s and the 1950s. They were from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their names were LaVerne (July 6, 1911 – May 8, 1967), Maxene (January 3, 1916 – October 21, 1995) and Patty Andrews (February 16, 1918 – January 30, 2013). They broke up in 1967 after the death of LaVerne, but their music is still played over certain radio stations in the United States. The Andrews Sisters published many popular songs in many styles, of which "The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" was most famous. That song was covered and recorded by multiple singers over the years.

 Personal lives 
The Andrews sisters were born in Minnesota, to a Greek father and Norwegian mother. They grew up in Minneapolis.

 Maxene 
Maxene was married to the Andrews Sisters' manger Louis Abraham "Lou" Levy 1941 until they divorced in 1951.Los Angeles Times article February 4, 1940 They had two adopted children, a son and a daughter. Andrews died on October 21, 1995 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, from a heart attack, aged 79.

 LaVerne 
LaVerne was married to Louis A. Roger from 1948 until her death in 1967. Andrews died on May 8, 1967 in Brentwood, California from cancer, aged 56.Los Angeles Times article May 9, 1967

 Patty 
Patty was married to Martin "Marty" Melcher from 1947 until they divorced in 1950. Then she was married to pianist Melvin Walter "Wally" Weschler from 1951 until his death in 2010. Patty was the last survivor of the group. She died on January 30, 2013 in her home in Northridge, California from natural causes, aged 94.

References

Other websites
 Andrews Sisters official website
 Andrews Sisters on BigBands.net 
 Vocal Group Hall of Fame page on the Andrews Sisters 

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