"Nap" 2005 (in Trinidad)

RANDOLPH   NATHANIEL   HEPBURN DATE OF BIRTH: December 30, 1925 PLACE OF BIRTH: ...., Trinidad EDUCATION: ... CAREER:                                 Hepburn began his singing career in the early 1950s as a member of the March of Dimes Quartet who accompanied many calypsonians in their live performances and recordings; the other members of the group were Peter Pitts, Marjorie Johnson, and Laddie Prescott. He made his debut as a calypsonian in 1955 and performed first as King Corbeau and, later, as Melody Prince. His calypsoes included: 1956 - Innocence; Mama Ah Hurting; Calypso for Dinner; B.G. Wedding 1959 - We Want Back Chaguaramas 1961 - German Blonde; Tribute to Sparrow; Remember Me; Bull Bull Water; Tell Santa Claus; Christmas Ball; Shakespeare the Mad Man; The Mad Scientist 1962 - Remember Me; Marriage Recipe; Independence 1963 - Society Scandal 1973 - Gems of the Caribbean Also: Spend Your Money Wise; This Is My Flag; Donkey Must Wear Pants; Trinidad Is Boss; Manifesto; The Sam Cooke Show; General Election; Maracas Bay; Remain in Trinidad; Elaine; The Accident AWARD: 1999 - Caribbean Sunshine Awards Hall of Fame (with the March of Dimes Quartet) DIED: September 6, 2005, in Brooklyn, New York, USA, a few days after suffering a stroke. Compiled by Ronald C. Emrit