Bing (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432606947)

""Bing"" is a biography of the legendary American singer and actor, Bing Crosby, co-written by Crosby himself and his longtime friend and collaborator, Ted Patrick. The book chronicles Crosby's life from his childhood in Spokane, Washington, to his rise to fame as one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century. It covers his early years as a struggling musician, his breakthrough success with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, and his eventual transition to a solo career that made him a household name. Along the way, readers are treated to insights into Crosby's personal life, including his marriages, his relationships with his children, and his struggles with alcoholism. The book also delves into Crosby's work in film and television, including his iconic role in ""White Christmas"" and his long-running variety show, ""The Bing Crosby Show."" Throughout the book, Crosby and Patrick provide a candid and often humorous look at the ups and downs of Crosby's life and career, making ""Bing"" a must-read for fans of this beloved American icon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ted Crosby, Larry Crosby
ISBN-10: 1432606948
ISBN-13: 9781432606947
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2005
Pages: 228
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d