Bing Crosby
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Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 - October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. His singing career was around fifty years long and more than 500 million records of his have been sold worldwide.[1] Crosby is known for creating the style of music that Perry Como,[2] Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin would later copy. Crosby said that he was inspired by Al Jolson.[3]
He sang "White Christmas" and it became "the best-selling record of all time." Irving Berlin wrote this song.[4]
In 1962, Crosby became the first person ever to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.[5]
Crosby was a Roman Catholic.[6]
[change] References
- ↑ "Bing Crosby Music News & Info". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/artist/bing-crosby/3574#/artist/bing-crosby/bio/3574. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ↑ Gilliland, John. Pop Chronicles the 40's: The Lively Story of Pop Music in the 40's. ISBN 9781559351478. OCLC 31611854., cassette 1, side B.
- ↑ Gilliland, John. Pop Chronicles the 40's: The Lively Story of Pop Music in the 40's. ISBN 9781559351478. OCLC 31611854., cassette 3, side B.
- ↑ Harris, Roy J. (2009-12-11). "Irving Berlin's White Christmas | Masterpiece by Roy J. Harris Jr. - WSJ.com". Online.wsj.com. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703499404574561734246276554.html. Retrieved 2010-04-20.
- ↑ "GRAMMY.com". GRAMMY.com. 2009-02-08. http://www2.grammy.com/Recording_Academy/Awards/Lifetime_Awards/. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ↑ Bing Crosby as Father O'Malley
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