Williams, Evan
(1867–1918)
Williams, Evan (7 Sep 1867–24 May 1918) American tenor, born in Mineral Ridge, Ohio. He sang in a church choir while working in a coal mine, studied in Cleveland and New York, and did church work in Brooklyn. He drew inspiration from a visit to Wales (he was of Welsh parentage), and became a leading concert singer after 1906, making many fine recordings. His earliest discs were made for G & T in 1906, the first being Abide with Me (#3-2485). Altogether he made 79 sides for HMV. Williams…