The British Musical Biography

[E] Pearman, William, tenor vocalist, was
born at Manchester in 1792. He went to sea
as a cabin-boy, and was engaged at the Battle
of Copenhagen, and wounded. Appeared
unsuccessfully as an actor, and sang at Sadler's
Wells Theatre, London. Afterwards he
studied for a short time under Addison. Sang
at Newcastle, Bath, Bristol, etc. Debut as
operatic vocalist at English Opera House,
July 7, 1817, in " The Cabinet." Sang at
Drury Lane, Covent Garden, and principal
concerts. Died ('?).

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