Ted Weems (26 September, 1901 - 6 May, 1963) was a United States bandleader and musician.

Born in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, Weems moved to Chicago with his band around 1925. The Ted Weems Orchestra had their first big hit in 1929 with the novelty song "Piccolo Pete". His band was nationally known in the 1930s, making regular radio broadcasts, including a national program with Jack Benny. The Ted Weems Orchestra was the first band Perry Como recorded with, beginning his long and illustrious career.

Ted Weems died in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1963.

External link

• Ted Weems and his Orchestra on RedHotJazz (http://www.redhotjazz.com/weems.html)