Harry "Bing" Crosby (1903-1977) is best known for the timeless Christmas hit White Christmas, which he recorded in 1942. The single and album that got the song Crosby sold a record of 100 million copies. Crosby was especially popular in the years between 1930 and 1960. He was an innovator that a new, relaxed, developed typical American vocal style ( 'crooning') and thus had a major influence on
… younger singers such as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Crosby also was one of the first artists to their radio shows, recordings and thus he created a breakthrough in radio and recording technology. Besides Crosby singer was loved as an actor. His most famous films are Going My Way (1944) and The Bells Of St. Mary (1945).more
