Crosby, Bing
(1903–1977)
Crosby, Bing (3 May 1903–14 Oct 1977) American popular singer, born Harry Lillis Crosby in Tacoma, Washington. Crosby was a master of the crooning style, and one of the most successful recording artists of all time—with record sales possibly as high as 400 million copies. After nightclub engagements in California, signing and drumming to the piano of Al Rinker, he and Rinker were signed in 1926 by Paul Whiteman and performed with his orchestra on a Midwest tour. He was heard on disc for the…