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Johnny Forrest, Radio Broadcaster, Playwright and Songwriter


John R. Forrest (Johnny)Added by: santellswings686John R. Forrest (Johnny)
Lola Raye (Sugia, Forrest), 1945Added by: santellswings686Seattle jazz and swing vocalist Lola Raye, also known as Lola Sugia, married to John Forrest in 1960. Photo taken in 1945. Lola sang with prominent dance bands, including bands led by Wyatt Howard, Curt Sykes, Max Pillar, Pep Perry, Ken Cloud, Gordon Greene, Jack Hyde Frank Sugia and Norm Hoagy.
Johnny Marries Lola!Added by: santellswings686Johnny Marries Lola!
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Lola SugiaAdded by: santellswings686Lola Sugia, married to song writer Johnny Forrest, posing with hit record, "Blue Tears", in 1960. Blue Tears is scheduled for re-release in 2010 on "The Best of Golden Crest".
FrankandLolaSugia.jpgAdded by: santellswings686Here is Lola singing with her brother Frank Sugia, Gene Sargent, Hayden Shaner and Mori Simon. Among the many talented musicians Lola performed with are Kenneth Johnson, David Tuttle, Gordy Challstedt, Rollie Morehouse, Dave Stetler, Al Turay, and Marv Thomas (father of Seattle trumpet player, Jay Thomas).
LolaSugia_WyattHowardBand.jpgAdded by: santellswings686Here is Lola Sugia in 1950, singing with the Wyatt Howard Band in Seattle.
Blue Tears on Golden Crest Records!Added by: santellswings686Blue Tears was recorded in Seattle at Joe Boles Recording Studio, on the Golden Crest record label. Musicians on the recording are Lola Sugia on vocals, Joe Adams on alto sax, Phil Odle on piano, Norm Hoagy on vibes, Keith Purvis on drums and Al Wied on bass.
John Forrest's "Johnny Appleseed"Added by: santellswings686John Forrest's "Johnny Appleseed"
John Forrets' ObituaryAdded by: santellswings686John Forrest's obituary
Johnny Appleseed Musical ProductionAdded by: santellswings686Johnny Appleseed Musical Production
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Johnny Forrest, Broadcaster!Added by: santellswings686Johnny Forrest, Broadcaster!