biography
| name: |
Eckstine, Billy
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popular name of William Clarence Eckstein
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pronunciation:
[ekstiyn]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1914–93)
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| biography:
| Singer, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He left Howard University after winning a talent contest, and began singing in nightclubs. He appeared with Earl Hines's dance band (1939–43), and went on to form his own in 1944. His band promoted the new bebop style of popular music, and featured many newcomers who later established themselves as successful performers. Among his hit records he was probably best known for ‘That Old Black Magic’. |
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