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1939–1990. William Clarence Eckstine (July 8, 1914 – March 8, 1993) [1] was an American jazz and pop singer and a bandleader during the swing and bebop eras. He was noted for his rich, almost operatic bass-baritone voice. [2] In 2019, Eckstine was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award "for performers who, during their ...
Billy Eckstine (born July 8, 1914, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died March 8, 1993, Pittsburgh) was an American singer and bandleader who achieved great personal success while fostering the careers of a number of younger jazz musicians.
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18 de oct. de 2010 · Eckstine married and divorced his first wife June although the dates of the marriage are unclear. In 1953 he married his second wife, model and actress Carol Drake. They had seven children before their 25-year marriage ended in divorce in 1978.
Mrs. June Eckstine, wife of singer Billy Eckstine. Creator. Harris, Charles Teenie. Date. ca. 1954-1960. Identifier. 1996.69.50. Source Identifier. Carnegie Museum of Art 1996.69.50. Description. Mrs. June Eckstine, wife of singer Billy Eckstine, seated at a desk or table with open book. Type. still image. Subject. Women--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
He married his first wife, June, in 1942; she too was a vocalist. After their divorce he married actress and model Carolle Drake in 1953, and remained married until his death.
7 de jul. de 2014 · "Maybe black male singers are not supposed to sing about love," Eckstine said. "You're supposed to sing about hurt." Born 100 years ago this week, he ushered in a new era of modern jazz.
Trivia. IMDbPro. All topics. Carolle Drake (1923-2015) Actress. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Carolle Drake was born on 29 August 1923 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She was an actress, known for Band of Angels (1957). She was married to Billy Eckstine and Capt. Rev. Matthew C. Faulkner. She died on 17 August 2015 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
