Archie Cunningham and the Royal Marines
Starting his career at the top, Archie Cunningham
began playing music professionally with Guy Lombardo
and the Royal Canadians. As an original member,
Archie stayed with the band until their first big
move to Cleveland, when he was forced to return
home to London due to illness. Shortly after,
Cunningham formed his own band called the Royal
Marines imitating the Lombardo sound but adding a
jazzier touch with Archie's lead on the saxophone.
Billed as the best band in Canada by the Port
Stanley Casino, the Royal Marines were popular
Continued —
