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The Ross Sisters were a trio of American singers and dancers comprising Betsy Ann Ross (1926–1996), Veda Victoria "Vicki" Ross (1927–2002), and Dixie Jewell Ross (1929–1963), who used the stage names Aggie, Maggie, and Elmira.〔 Or (better quality) 〕 They performed as a three-part harmony trio, who also danced and have become particularly noted for their acrobatics and contortionism. Their careers peaked during the 1940s, when they featured prominently in the 1944 film ''Broadway Rhythm'', footage from which appeared in the 1994 compilation film ''That's Entertainment! III'', and later online. ==Early life and performing careers== The Ross sisters were born in West Texas, to Veda Cordelia Lipham and her husband Charles Adolphus Ross.〔( Descendants of Fredrick Jacob Lipham ). Retrieved 21 April 2014〕〔( Dixie Jewel Ross at FindaGrave.com ). Retrieved 15 January 2014〕Their performances were first reviewed in ''Billboard'' in September 1942, when they appeared in Boston in the show ''Count Me In''. The reviewer wrote, "The acrobatic antics of the Ross Sisters stop the show on two occasions. These kids are fresh, and their work is sensational."〔(''Billboard'', "Count Me In", 26 September 1942, p.10 )〕 In May 1943 they appeared in ''Post War Revue'', presented by Billy Rose at the Diamond Horseshoe nightclub in New York City,〔(''Billboard'', "No Old-Timers For New Horseshoe Show", 29 May 1943, p.13 )〕 where a review praised their "amazing acro contortion work".〔(''Billboard'', "Fifth Horseshoe Show Solid....", 5 June 1943, p.14 )〕 After performing a "grand acrobatic dance"〔(Review of ''Broadway Rhythm'', in ''New York Times'', April 14, 1944 )〕 in the 1944 MGM musical film ''Broadway Rhythm'',〔 to the song "Solid Potato Salad" co-written by Don Raye, Gene de Paul and Hughie Prince,〔("Solid Potato Salad" at IMDb )〕 they appeared regularly in nightclub shows around the United States. In May 1944, a reviewer noted that: "Girls are weak in the voice department but go over on the contortion stuff. Trick back bends with hanky pick-ups raise a flock of oohs and aahs from customers. Gals walk off to a good hand."〔(''Billboard'', "Vaudeville Reviews: State, New York", 13 May 1944, p.26 )〕 In October 1944 it was reported that the sisters were resuming their school work.〔(''Billboard'', "Slout Satisfied With Results On Southern Swing", 21 October 1944, p.43 )〕 However, they soon left to perform in Europe. The sisters arrived in Southampton, on the ''Queen Mary'' in September 1946.〔( UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960, for ''Queen Mary'', at ''Ancestry.com'' ). Retrieved 24 April 2014〕 Several weeks later, they performed before King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at the 1946 Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium.〔( EABF, The Royal Variety Performance, 1946, London Palladium ). Retrieved 23 April 2014〕 They were featured in ''Piccadilly Hayride'', a London stage revue starring comedian Sid Field, that ran from 1946 to 1948,〔(Ross Sisters, ''Getty Images'' )〕 and performed the song "Five Minutes More," a song by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne,〔("Five Minutes More", The Ross Sisters, Sheet Music ). Retrieved 25 April 2014〕 which was a hit for Frank Sinatra. By 1950, the sisters had all married, and there are no records of later public performances. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ross Sisters」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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