Bob Crosby

Summary

Bob Crosby is a human^[1]. He was born in Spokane^[2]. He was born on August 23, 1913^[3]. He passed away in La Jolla^[4]. He died on March 9, 1993^[5]. He worked as an actor^[6], bandleader^[7], conductor^[8], singer^[9], and jazz musician^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (980 views/month, #6,942 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Bob Crosby's place of birth was Spokane^[2].
• Bob Crosby died in La Jolla^[4].
• Bob Crosby was born on August 23, 1913^[3].
• Bob Crosby was born on August 25, 1913^[12].
• Bob Crosby died on March 9, 1993^[5].
• Bob Crosby's father was Harry Lowe Crosby^[13].
• Bob Crosby's mother was Catherine Helen Harrigan^[14].
• Bob Crosby held citizenship in United States^[15].
• English was Bob Crosby's native language^[16].
• Bob Crosby's professions included actor^[6].
• Bob Crosby's professions included bandleader^[7].
• Bob Crosby's professions included conductor^[8].
• Bob Crosby worked as a singer^[9].
• Bob Crosby worked as a jazz musician^[10].
• Bob Crosby's professions included radio personality^[17].
• Bob Crosby was educated at Gonzaga University^[18].
• Bob Crosby received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[19].
• Bob Crosby was a member of Bob Crosby and His Orchestra^[20].
• Bob Crosby is recorded as male^[21].
• Bob Crosby's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Bob Crosby's genre is swing^[23].
• Bob Crosby's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps^[24].
• Bob Crosby's record label is recorded as Coral^[25].
• Bob Crosby's Commons category is recorded as Bob Crosby^[26].
• The cause of death was cancer^[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1913-08-23^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1993-03-09^[31]

• Genre(s): big band, dixieland, jazz, swing^[32]

• Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, big band, dixieland, jazz, swing^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: de5cc0b2-e97f-440e-b280-d112d0c09ff5^[34]

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Origins and Family

Bob Crosby's place of birth was Spokane^[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 23, 1913^[3] and August 25, 1913^[12]. His father was Harry Lowe Crosby^[13]. His mother was Catherine Helen Harrigan^[14]. English was his native language^[16].

Education

Bob Crosby's education included a stint at Gonzaga University^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor^[6], bandleader^[7], conductor^[8], singer^[9], jazz musician^[10], and radio personality^[17].

Recognition

Bob Crosby received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[19].

Death and Burial

Bob Crosby died on March 9, 1993^[5]. He died in La Jolla^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[27].

Why It Matters

Bob Crosby ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (980 views/month, #6,942 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

FAQs

Where was Bob Crosby born?

Bob Crosby's place of birth was Spokane^[2].

Where did Bob Crosby die?

Bob Crosby died in La Jolla^[4].

Who were Bob Crosby's parents?

Bob Crosby's father was Harry Lowe Crosby^[13]. Bob Crosby's mother was Catherine Helen Harrigan^[14].

What did Bob Crosby do for work?

Bob Crosby worked as actor^[6], bandleader^[7], conductor^[8], singer^[9], and jazz musician^[10].

Where did Bob Crosby go to school?

Bob Crosby was educated at Gonzaga University^[18].

What awards did Bob Crosby receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[19].