S. H. Dudley (singer)

S. H. Dudley
Dudley, c. 1912
Background information
Also known asS. H. Dudley, Frank Kernell
Born
Samuel Holland Rous

(1864-01-15)January 15, 1864
DiedJune 6, 1947(1947-06-06) (aged 83)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Music executive
InstrumentVocals
Years active1880–1919
LabelVictor
Formerly ofThe Haydn Quartet
Spouse
Sofia Romani

Samuel Holland Rous (15 January 1864 – 6 June 1947), who recorded using the name S. H. Dudley, and less frequently as Frank Kernell, was an American singer, pioneer recording artist, and music business executive. He was unrelated to the black vaudeville performer and impresario Sherman Houston Dudley.