His first professional appearance was with Robinson’s Minstrels at Hannibal, Mo., in 1898. Subsequently he was with Ward and Wade’s, and George Van’s Minstrels; also did he tour with his own minstrel company.
Mr. McGee joined Al. G. Field’s Minstrels in 1909 for the season; the following year he was in vaudeville with Russell and Smith’s Minstrels.
He is a comedian of original methods, and a dancer of more than ordinary merit.
Joe B. McGee was born in Florida, Mo., February 20, 1881.
George Jones, one of the original members of “That Quartette,” was a “boy singer” with Al. G. Field’s Minstrels in 1896.
Subsequently he did meritorious work as a comedian with Wm. H. West’s (Ricaby’s) Minstrels.
After the dissolution of “That Quartette” in 1909, Mr. Jones continued in vaudeville as one of the team of Jones and Deely.
George Jones was horn in St. Louis, Mo., September 22, 1883.
Will Oakland (Harry Hinrichs) possesses that extremely rare quality of voice that is known as a contra-tenor, which he uses to the best advantage, his enunciation being well nigh perfect.
