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Biography
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Benny Bell
Real name: Benjamin Samberg
Effective period / Period of releases: 1939 - 1979
Jewish-American comedian-songwriter (March 21, 1906 – July 6, 1999) who gained fame in the 1930's and 40's by releasing risqué party records. He is best known for the 1946 release, "Shaving Cream", which brought him out of obscurity nearly 30 years later when Dr. Demento began playing it regularly on his radio show. Benny Bell was born to an immigrant Jewish family in New York City.