Nick Lucas (August 22, 1897, Newark, New Jersey—July 28, 1982, Colorado Springs, Colorado) born Dominic Nicholas Anthony Lucanese was an American singer and pioneer jazz guitarist, remembered as "the grandfather of the jazz guitar", whose peak of popularity lasted from the mid-1920s to the early 1930s.
He was another entertainer I saw often. I think in the mid 50's, the casino business was growing, and there was a lack of "lounge" act entertainment. Vegas was just blossoming out and Reno was growing. They found some "lounge" talent in the "old timers" and put them on state.
I has never heard of Nick Lucas, that I know of. Tiptoe through the Tulips, I had heard.
We were in the lounge of the Holiday in Reno, which was new at the time, and who appeared on stage, Nick Lucas, singing, Tiptoe Through the Tulips, and then some other old songs. Many were songs I had heard in my childhood, old family songs, so I knew most of them.
He was another ..... entertainer ...... spellbinding, got you in the palm of his hand, and kept you there till he was done ..... and then you just kinda sat ...... wow .... he was great.
They don't make them like that, much anymore ..... be thankful we still have Johnny Mathis and Tony Bennett around ..... when we lose them, and era is gone, forever.
