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Who is Billy Eckstine? Biography, gossip, facts?



William Clarence Eckstine (July 8 1914 - March 8 1993) was an American singer of ballads and a bandleader of the swing era. Eckstine's smooth baritone and distinctive vibrato broke down barriers throughout the 1940s first as leader of the original bop big-band then as the first romantic black male in popular music. Eckstine's recording of I Apologize (MGM Pop Single 1948) was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999.

How does Billy Eckstine look like? How did Billy Eckstine look like young?

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When is Billy Eckstine's birthday?


Billy Eckstine was born on the , which was a Wednesday. Billy Eckstine's next birthday would be in 102 days (would be turning 110years old then).

How old would Billy Eckstine be today?


Today, Billy Eckstine would be 109 years old. To be more precise, Billy Eckstine would be 39805 days old or 955320 hours.

Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Billy Eckstine? Is there a Billy Eckstine action figure?


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What was Billy Eckstine's zodiac sign?


Billy Eckstine's zodiac sign was Cancer.
The ruling planet of Cancer is the Moon. Therefore, lucky days were Tuesdays and lucky numbers were: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63 and 72. Orange, Lemon and Yellow were Billy Eckstine's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Cancer include: Good Communication Skills, Gregariousness, Diplomacy, Vivacity and Enthusiasm. Negative character traits could be: Prevarication, Instability, Indecision and Laziness.

Was Billy Eckstine gay or straight?


Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Billy Eckstine was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
65% of all voters think that Billy Eckstine was gay (homosexual), 25% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 10% like to think that Billy Eckstine was actually bisexual.


Is Billy Eckstine still alive? Are there any death rumors?


Unfortunately no, Billy Eckstine is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.

Are there any photos of Billy Eckstine's hairstyle or shirtless?

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How old was Billy Eckstine when he/she died?


Billy Eckstine was 78 years old when he/she died.

Was Billy Eckstine hot or not?


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When did Billy Eckstine die? How long ago was that?


Billy Eckstine died on the 8th of March 1993, which was a Monday. The tragic death occurred 31 years ago.

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Where was Billy Eckstine born?


Billy Eckstine was born in Pittsburgh, United States.

Did Billy Eckstine do drugs? Did Billy Eckstine smoke cigarettes or weed?


It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Billy Eckstine did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did Billy Eckstine do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
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0% of the voters think that Billy Eckstine did do drugs regularly, 57% assume that Billy Eckstine did take drugs recreationally and 43% are convinced that Billy Eckstine has never tried drugs before.

Where did Billy Eckstine die?


Billy Eckstine died in Pittsburgh, United States.

What are other names for Billy Eckstine? Does Billy Eckstine have an alias?


Billy Eckstine is also know as Mr. B.

What bands was Billy Eckstine in? Which artists did Billy Eckstine work with?


There are a few bands and artists Billy Eckstine collaborated with, for example: Charlie Parker,Dizzy Gillespie and Sarah Vaughan.

When did Billy Eckstine retire? When did Billy Eckstine end the active career?


Billy Eckstine retired in 1990, which is more than 34 years ago.

When did Billy Eckstine's career start? How long ago was that?


Billy Eckstine's career started in 1940. That is more than 84 years ago.

What kind of music did Billy Eckstine do? What genre was Billy Eckstine?


Billy Eckstine's music and music style belong to the following genre: Jazz_Motown_Blues.

What was Billy Eckstine's real name?


Billy Eckstine's full given name was William Clarence Eckstein.

Who are similar musical artists to Billy Eckstine?


Fonzi Thornton, Aharon Razel, Ron François, Blair Late and Luke Busby are musical artists that are similar to Billy Eckstine. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.

What is Billy Eckstine doing now?


As mentioned above, Billy Eckstine died 31 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Billy Eckstine's life as well as your comments below.

What is Billy Eckstine's net worth in 2024? How much does Billy Eckstine earn?


According to various sources, Billy Eckstine's net worth has grown significantly in 2024. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Billy Eckstine's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.
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Billy Eckstine's net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately $1196614 in 2024, according to the users of vipfaq. The estimated net worth includes stocks, properties, and luxury goods such as yachts and private airplanes.