biography
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Crosby, Bob
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popular name of George Robert Crosby
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1913–93)
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| biography:
| Band leader, born in Spokane, Washington, USA. The brother of Bing Crosby, he became leader of a big-band that was internationally popular in the late 1930s. With members such as Matty Matlock, Nappy Lamare, and Bob Haggart, he also played in the Bob Cats, a well-known small band. He served in World War 2 and later performed on radio and television and formed reunion bands for special performances. |
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