Billy Eckstine Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
William Clarence "Billy" Eckstine (July 8, 1914 – March 8, 1993) was an American singer and a bandleader of the swing era. Eckstine's recording of "I Apologize" (MGM, 1948) was awarded the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999.
Full Name
Billy Eckstine
Net Worth
$300,000
Date Of Birth
July 8, 1914
Died
March 8, 1993, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Place Of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Occupation
Singer
Profession
Actor, Singer
Education
Howard University
Nationality
American
Spouse
Carolle Drake Faulkner, June Harris
Children
Guy Eckstine, Gina Eckstine, Ed Eckstine
Parents
Charlotte Eckstein, William Eckstein
Nicknames
Billy Eckstine, Eckstine, Billy
IMDB
Awards
Grammy Hall of Fame
Music Groups
Billy Eckstine and His Orchestra, Metronome All-Stars
Nominations
NME Award for Favourite US Male Singer
Movies
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling, Let's Do It Again, Skirts Ahoy!, Rhythm in a Riff
Star Sign
Cancer
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Fact
1
Went on to record for Motown and Stax records in the 1960's.
2
Singer, trumpeter and valve trombonist. First came to note with the band of Earl 'Fatha' Hines in the 1930's. Formed his own bebop-oriented band in 1943 on the advice of Budd Johnson. Most recordings the band made were of ballads, sung by Eckstine in his trademark deep baritone voice.
