Billy Eckstine
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Summary
Billy Eckstine was born on July 8, 1914[1], in Pittsburgh[2]. He died on March 8, 1993[3], in Pittsburgh[4]. He worked as a singer[5], bandleader[6], conductor[7], jazz musician[8], and jazz guitarist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,579 views/month, #6,993 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Ronnie Eckstine[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: trumpeter[14], recording artist[15], musician[16], jazz singer[17]
- Educated at: Howard University[18], Peabody High School[19]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21]
- Member of: Billy Eckstine and His Orchestra[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: jazz[24]
- Record label: Mercury Records[25], Philips Records[26], MGM Records[27]
- Discography: Billy Eckstine discography[28]
- Commons category: Billy Eckstine[29]
- Voice type: bass-baritone[30]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[31]
- Cause of death: stroke[32]
- Family name: Eckstine[33]
- Given name: William[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Instrument: trombone[36], trumpet[37], guitar[38], voice[39]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Name in native language: Billy Eckstine[42]
Why It Matters
Billy Eckstine has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Freddy Cole[45], a singer[46], 1931–2020[47], of United States[48], awarded the Georgia Music Hall of Fame[49].
FAQs
Where was Billy Eckstine born?
Billy Eckstine was born in Pittsburgh[2].
Where did Billy Eckstine die?
Billy Eckstine passed away in Pittsburgh[4].
What did Billy Eckstine do for work?
Billy Eckstine worked as a singer[5], bandleader[6], conductor[7], jazz musician[8], and jazz guitarist[9].
Where did Billy Eckstine go to school?
Billy Eckstine was educated at Howard University[18] and Peabody High School[19].
What awards did Billy Eckstine receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[20] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
Who did Billy Eckstine influence?
Billy Eckstine has been cited as an influence by Freddy Cole[45].