Herbert khaury bio

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    • Tiny Tim (musician)

    American musician and musical archivist (–)

    Herbert Butros Khaury[1][2] (April 12, – November 30, ), also known as Herbert Buckingham Khaury,[3] and known professionally as Tiny Tim, was an American musician and musical archivist.[4] He is especially known for his hit recording of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips", a cover of the popular song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips with Me" from the musical Gold Diggers of Broadway. Tiny Tim was renowned for his wide vocal range, in particular his far-reaching falsetto.[5]

    Life and career

    Early years

    Tiny Tim was born Herbert Khaury in Manhattan, New York City, on April 12, [1] His mother Tillie (née&#;Staff), a Polish-Jewish garment worker, was the daughter of a rabbi. She had immigrated from Brest-Litovsk, present-day Belarus, as a teen in His father, Butros Khaury, was a textile worker from Beirut, present-day Lebanon, and the son of a Maronite Cathol