Background
Rhodes, David was born on December 15, 1917 in Cleveland. Son of Harry and Ida (Golden) Rose.
Rhodes, David was born on December 15, 1917 in Cleveland. Son of Harry and Ida (Golden) Rose.
Graduated from the high school, Newark studies with Tibor Serly, New York City, 1948-1953.
Arranger on tours of, George Hall Orchestra, 1937-1938; arranger on tours of, Bob Chester Orchestra, 1938-1940; arranger on tours of, Vaughan Monroe Orchestra, 1941-1942; arranger on tours of, Artie Shaw Navy Orchestra, 1942-1945; arranger, Arthur Godfrey Shows, New York City, 1947-1959; arranger, McGuire Sisters, Johnny Mathis, Jim Bailey, New York City and Los Angeles, 1953-1972; arranger, Bell Telephone Hour, New York City, 1961-1967; orchestrator, copyist, various movie studios including Columbia, California, 1968-1985.
Member American Federation Musicians.
Married Leona Rhodes. Children: Jeffrey Iver, Jonathan Dana.