Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was one of the most popular and influential American singers and actors of the 20th century whose career flourished from 1926 until his death in 1977.

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May 3 - 1903 - October 14 - 1977 - American - Singers - Actors

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In terms of his influence on music and popular culture he is rivaled only by Elvis Presley and The Beatles .

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Music - Popular culture - Elvis Presley - The Beatles

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Known for his deep, rich baritone and vibrant enunciation, Crosby is considered one of the finest vocalists ever, and is credited as being the inspiration for the likes of Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Dean Martin and more recently Michael Bublé. In 1992, Artie Shaw offered his opinion of Crosby's place in American culture in these terms: "The thing you have to understand about Bing Crosby is that he was the first hip white person born in the United States"1.

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Frank Sinatra - Perry Como - Dean Martin - Michael Bublé - 1992 - Artie Shaw - American culture - Hip - 1

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In 1962 Crosby was the first person to recieve the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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1962 - Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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