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Bing Crosby
(1903-1977)
Who Was Bing Crosby?
Bing Crosby is one of America's most popular entertainers of all time. In 1931, Crosby launched his hugely popular radio show. He soon started starring in films, winning an Academy Award for Going My Way in 1944. Throughout much of his career, Crosby dominated the music charts with nearly 300 hit singles to his credit. He died in 1977.
Early Life
Crosby was the fourth of seven children born to a working-class family. Crosby spent his early years in Tacoma, Washington, before moving to Spokane when he was six years old.
With the move to Spokane came the purchase of a revolutionary device — the phonograph. Crosby loved playing music on the phonograph, especially the work of Al Jolson. Crosby earned his famous nickname around the age of seven; "Bing" comes from a comic strip he adored, "The Bingville Bugle."
For his education, Crosby attended Catholic school, reflecting his mother's deep devotion to her faith
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Bing Crosby
American singer and actor (1903–1977)
Not to be confused with Bill Cosby or Sidney Crosby.
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide.[1] Crosby was a leader in record sales, network radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1926 to 1977. He was one of the first global cultural icons.[2] Crosby made over 70 feature films and recorded more than 1,600 songs.[3][4][5]
Crosby's early career coincided with recording innovations that allowed him to develop an intimate singing style that influenced many male singers who followed, such as Frank Sinatra,[6]Perry Como, Dean Martin, Dick Haymes, Elvis Presley, and John Lennon.[7]Yank magazine said that Crosby was "the person who had done the most for the morale of ove
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Bing Crosby
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| Born | Harry Lillis okänt Jr. (1903-05-03)May 3, 1903 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | October 14, 1977(1977-10-14) (aged 74) Alcobendas, Spain |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Gonzaga University |
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| Years active | 1923–1977 |
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| Children | Gary, Dennis, Phillip, Lindsay (with Dixie) Harry III, Mary, Nathaniel (with Kathryn) |
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| Website | bingcrosby.com |
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