Tyrone, PA, United States
Fred Waring (1900 - 1984). World-renowned choral arranger and band leader, Waring was born and raised in Tyrone. In 1919, while attending Penn State, he started 'Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians,' a popular musical group that entertained for seven decades on stage, screen, radio, and TV.
Listen to the audio guide for Blue plaque № 28509 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off