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Billy Eckstine (Rock Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Billy Eckstine
William Clarence Eckstine is an American jazz and pop singer and conductor during the swing period. He is known for his deep, warm, almost lyrical male voice. His recording "I Apologize" received the 1999 Grammy Hall of Fame. The New York Times describes him as an "influential bandleader" who has "a sweet bass-baritone" and "a full, mellow approach to hit songs. inspired. Earl Coleman, Johnny Hartman, Joe Williams, Arthur Prysock and Lou Rawls. "
Birth nameWilliam Clarence Eckstein
BornJuly 08, 1914, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 08, 1993, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals, valve trombone, trumpet, guitar
Years active1939–1990
Associated actsDizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Ray Vasquez, Sarah Vaughan

About Billy Eckstine

Rock Singer Billy Eckstine was born on July 8, 1914 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (He dies at the age of 78, on March 8, 1993).

After recording"That Old Black Magic" in 1942, he went on to have a successful solo career with songs like"Blue Moon".

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Billy Eckstine before becoming famous

Billy Eckstine was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1914 is also the year of Tiger (兎) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He dropped out of Howard University after winning a talent competition and went on to achieve early 1930s triumphs such as"Prisoner of Love" and"My Foolish Heart".

Achievement of Billy Eckstine

He was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for his song"I Apologize".

Billy Eckstine's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married June Harris in June 1942, and after their divorce on July 30, 1953, he married Carolle Drake Faulkner on January 31, 1958.

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US President Duke Ellington thought of him as a friend and an influence.

Billy Eckstine Income & Net worth

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Billy Eckstine Height and Weight

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Latest information about Billy Eckstine updated on March 15 2023.