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  2. 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]

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  4. 2 days ago · Bing Crosby (born May 3, 1903, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.—died October 14, 1977, near Madrid, Spain) was an American singer, actor, and songwriter who achieved great popularity in radio, recordings, and motion pictures.

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  5. Bing Crosby was one of the finest American singers of the early 20th century known for his baritone voice. His ‘archetypal crooning’ was appropriate at that time when sound-recording techniques were getting advanced and sound motion pictures started coming into existence.

  6. facts.net · celebrity · 50-facts-about-bing-crosby50 Facts About Bing Crosby

    02. Nickname: The nickname "Bing" came from a comic strip he adored, "The Bingville Bugle," which he read as a child. A neighbor started calling him "Bingo from Bingville," and the nickname eventually stuck. 03. Education: Crosby attended Catholic school and later went to Gonzaga High School, which was run by Jesuits.

  7. Apr 2, 2014 · (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...

  8. Bing Crosby. Actor: White Christmas. Bing Crosby was born Harry Lillis Crosby, Jr. in Tacoma, Washington, the fourth of seven children of Catherine (Harrigan) and Harry Lincoln Crosby, a brewery bookkeeper. He was of English and Irish descent.

  9. Feb 3, 2024 · Bing Crosby, a renowned American singer of the early 20th century, captivated audiences with his baritone voice and archetypal crooning. As sound-recording techniques advanced and sound motion pictures emerged, Crosby’s talent flourished, leading to his own program on CBS radio and offers from Hollywood.

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