In 1934 at the age of 17, Dino Crocetti (1917-1995), who later became the world-famous crooner, actor, and television star Dean Martin, took the stage for the first time at the Craig Beach Dance Hall. As the George Williams Orchestra played, Crocetti sang "Oh Marie." Acquiring his first stage name, "Dino Martini," Martin later got his first big break into show business in the 1930s singing with the Ernie McKay Orchestra from Columbus, Ohio.