Biography of singer bob crosby
George Robert Crosby was an American jazz singer and bandleader, best known for his group the Bob-Cats, which formed around The Bob-Cats were a New Orleans Dixieland-style jazz octet.
The Bob-Cats were a New Orleans Dixieland-style jazz octet....
Bob Crosby
Jazz bandleader and vocalist Country: USA |
Biography of Bob Crosby
Bob Crosby was a jazz orchestra leader and vocalist, best known for his groups "Crosby" and "Bob-Cats." Born in 1913, he was the youngest of seven children, with five brothers and two sisters.
His parents were Harry Crosby, an accountant, and Catherine Harrigan, the daughter of an Irish builder.
Early Career and Famous Groups
Bob began singing with Anson Weeks and the Dorsey Brothers before forming his own group in 1935.
This group, originally led by Ben Pollack, chose Bob as their leader. Bob's most well-known jazz group was the "Bob-Cats," which included some members from his orchestra. Both the orchestra and the group played in the style of Dixieland jazz, which was a precursor to the rise of traditional jazz in the 1940s.
Musical Success and Hits
Bob Crosby's orchestra and the "Bob-Cats" had numerous hits in their repertoire, including songs like "Day In, Day Out," "You Must Have B