Neither of Bing's Rhythm Boys colleagues attained the fame and riches that befell the chosen one, Bing. After the Rhythm Boys broke up in May 1931, Bing attempted to get Al and Harry parts in his short films with Mack Sennett. But Al and Harry chose to go separate ways. Eventually Rinker took a job at CBS producing musical programs for radio. Harry formed a new trio called the Ambassadors, which played at the Cocoanut Grove. Harry married vocalist Loyce Whiteman (no relation to Paul) and they toured the country as a duo. Barris talent as a songwriter provided Bing his first solo hit song, "I Surrender Dear," as well as "It Must Be True" and “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.” Bing returned the favor by securing parts for Barris in 7 of his films. But Mr. Booze eventually put an end to Barris' marriage and musical career. In his final years he lived off his song-writing royalties and the generosity of Bing Crosby.
The Rhythm Boys reunited only one more time, July 4, 1943, on an NBC radio broadcast hosted by Paul Whiteman, "Paul Whiteman Presents."
Listen to an excerpt from this program.