72:. Pelty's impressive successes with the Glee Club were the springboard for his professional musical career. The Purdue Glee Club was internationally known as one of the best all-male college singing groups in the world and Pelty was its leading soloist and star attraction. At about 6'4" and slender, he was an imposing talent with a magnificent voice. In each concert, he appeared as a striking figure in the group's traditional concert attire of white tie and tails. 56 men, all students at Purdue and strictly amateur singers, were selected from hundreds of the best applicants each semester and became the "traveling/touring" Varsity Men's Glee Club. Pelty was its most outstanding talent. He had a powerful, melodious 2nd
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