Spoiler : Lyman, Abe (birth name was Abraham Simon) Born in Chicago, Illinois 8/4/1899; died 10/23/1957 in Beverly Hills, California. Married to vocalist in his band, Rose Blane (?-?). Lyman began as a drummer in Chicago, Illinois movie theaters in 1919, then moved to the west coast where he formed his band known as Abe Lyman and His Californians. Composer that wrote tunes including I Cried For You; Mary Lou; Blues in B Flat; Old Black Joe. Recording artist on Bluebird, Brunswick and Decca record labels.

Spoiler : Lyman was a composer for early motion picture sound films. Abe Lyman and His Orchestra was featured in movies including Syncopated Symphony (1928; Paramount on Parade (1930); Good News (1930); Hold Everything (1930); Madam Satan (1930); Pardon My Gun (1930); Ten Cents a Dance (1931); Rambling 'Round Radio Row #1 (1932); Broadway Through a Keyhole (1933); Mr. Broadway (1933); I Wished On The Moon (1935); Sweet Surrender (1935); Junior Prom (1946); Sarge Goes to College (1947).

Spoiler : The Abe Lyman Orchestra provided music for radio programs on CBS (1931-1934); The Jack Pearl Show on NBC (1932-1933); Lavender And Old Lace on CBS (1934-1936); Waltz Time on NBC (1933- 1948); Melodiana (1936-1937); Your Hit Parade on NBC (1937).

Spoiler : Lyman and his wife retired from show business in the late 1940s and pursued careers in the restaurant business.