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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.
Crosbys biography
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