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Billy Eckstine
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| Billy Eckstine | |
| Birth name | William Clarence Eckstein |
| Born | July 8, 1914 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Died | March 8, 1993 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA from a stroke |
| Years Active | 1940s-1993 |
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Billy Eckstine was an American singer of ballads and a bandleader of the swing era.
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Biography
Eckstine's smooth baritone and distinctive vibrato broke down barriers throughout the 1940s, first as leader of the original bop big-band, then as the first romantic black male in popular music. Eckstine's recording of "I Apologize" (MGM, 1948) was awarded the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999.
Roles
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford and Son | Nightclub Singer | 4x16 - The Stand-In | January 17, 1975 |
