Fred Rose

Fred Rose (August 24, 1897 – December 1, 1954) was an American musician, Hall of Fame songwriter and music publishing executive. Born in Evansville, Indiana, Fred Rose started playing piano and singing as a small boy. In his teens, he moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked in bars busking for tips, and finally vaudeville. Eventually, he became successful as a songwriter, penning his first hit for entertainer Sophie Tucker. For a short time Fred Rose lived in Nashville