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 Billie Holiday was a true artist of her day and rose as a social phenomenon in the 1950s. Her soulful, unique singing voice and her ability to boldly turn any material that she confronted into her own music made her a superstar of her time. Today, Holiday is remembered for her masterpieces, creativity and vivacity, as many of Holiday's songs are as well known today as they were decades ago. Holiday's poignant voice is still considered to be one of the greatest jazz voices of all time.At the age of 18 and after gaining more experience than most adult musicians can claim, Holiday was spotted by John Hammond and cut her first record as part of a studio group led by Benny Goodman, who was then just on the verge of public prominence. In 1935 Holiday's career got a big push when she recorded four sides that went on to become hits, including "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" and "Miss Brown to You." This landed her a recording contract of her own, and then, until 1942, she recorded a number of master tracks that would ultimately become an important building block of early American jazz music.Holiday recorded about 100 new recordings on another label, Verve, from 1952 to 1959. Her voice became more rugged and vulnerable on these tracks than earlier in her career. During this period, she toured Europe, and made her final studio recordings for the MGM label in March of 1959. Billie Holiday, a musical legend still popular today, died an untimely death at the age of 44. Her emotive voice, innovative techniques and touching songs will forever be remembered and enjoyed
Bio:
Billie Holiday was a true artist of her day and rose as a social phenomenon in the 1950s. Her soulful, unique singing voice and her ability to boldly turn any material that she confronted into her own music made her a superstar of her time. Today, Holiday is remembered for her masterpieces, creativity and vivacity, as many of Holiday's songs are as well known today as they were decades ago. Holiday's poignant voice is still considered to be one of the greatest jazz voices of all time.At the age of 18 and after gaining more experience than most adult musicians can claim, Holiday was spotted by John Hammond and cut her first record as part of a studio group led by Benny Goodman, who was then just on the verge of public prominence. In 1935 Holiday's career got a big push when she recorded four sides that went on to become hits, including "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" and "Miss Brown to You." This landed her a recording contract of her own, and then, until 1942, she recorded a number of master tracks that would ultimately become an important building block of early American jazz music.Holiday recorded about 100 new recordings on another label, Verve, from 1952 to 1959. Her voice became more rugged and vulnerable on these tracks than earlier in her career. During this period, she toured Europe, and made her final studio recordings for the MGM label in March of 1959. Billie Holiday, a musical legend still popular today, died an untimely death at the age of 44. Her emotive voice, innovative techniques and touching songs will forever be remembered and enjoyed
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She died with 70 cents in the bank and $750 strapped to her leg -- a reminder of her lifelong fear of poverty.Enjoyed reading comic books, including Captain Marvel, throughout her adult life.In 1947, she was sent to prison on a narcotics charge due to her addiction to heroin. When she was released, she performed at Carnegie Hall.Her song "Strange Fruit" was written by Abel Meeropol, who adopted the sons of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg after their parents' execution. He wrote the song under the assumed name Lewis Allen so that no one would trace the song to him.Holiday's 1941 recording of "Gloomy Sunday" became connected with suicides around the world and her version was banned by the BBC from airplay until 2002.Her grandfather was one of 17 children born to a black Virginia slave and her white Irish master.Her given name was Eleanora (originally Elinore) -- "Billie" came from silent screen star Billie Dove.Was raped at 11 years of age by a neighbor, Wilbur Rich. She was placed at the House of the Good Shepherd for three months as a state witness in the rape case.In 1959, narcotic addiction was a crime, not an illness. She was arrested on her deathbed.She was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1540 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California on April 7, 1986.At the time of her birth, her mother, Sarah Harris, was age 19. Her father, Clarence Holiday, was 16. It's uncertain if they ever married. Clarence abandoned Sadie when Billie was an infant.The 1959 "Chelsea at Nine" British television appearance was recorded on one of the earliest existences of videotape, and survives to this day. Ironically, this was Ms. Holiday's last appearance before her untimely death.Posthumously inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for "God Bless the Child" (1976), "Strange Fruit" (1978), "Lover Man" (1989) and "Lady In Satin" (2000).Scrubbed floors in a brothel and tried to become a dancer before an audition pianist asked if she could sing.Following her untimely death, she was interred at Saint Raymond's Cemetery in The Bronx, New York City.Her vocal range spanned a ninth - just over one octave.Billie had no cabaret card and this kept her from working in New York City clubs for the last 12 years of her life.Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (under the category Early Influence) (2000).Made her recording debut on "Your Mother's Son-In-Law" (1933) with Benny Goodman.Was the common-law wife of trumpeter Joe Guy (1951-1957), but they always identified themselves to people as husband and wife. She was separated from her last husband, Louis McKay, at the time of her death.Posthumously inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame (1979) and the Blues Hall of Fame (1991).Ranked #6 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll.Was friends with Kenny Burrell and Ella Fitzgerald.Her favorite singer was fellow jazz artist Jo Stafford.Cousin of former boxing champion turned minister Henry Armstrong.Friends with Lester Young.Her vocal range was contralto and could only sing at 1-2 octaves maximum.As a child in Baltimore she attended movies regularly and was enamored of the silent screen star Billie Dove. |
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Billie Holiday |
Type: |
Music Artist,Music Department,Actress (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Music Artist,Music Department,Actress |
| Products for sale: |
Music Artist,Music Department,Actress |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:20:08 |
| Height: |
5' 5' (1.65 m) |
| Biography: |
Billie Holiday was a true artist of her day and rose as a social phenomenon in the 1950s. Her soulful, unique singing voice and her ability to boldly turn any material that she confronted into her own music made her a superstar of her time. Today, Ho |
| Trivia: |
She died with 70 cents in the bank and $750 strapped to her leg -- a reminder of her lifelong fear of poverty.Enjoyed reading comic books, including Captain Marvel, throughout her adult life.In 1947, she was sent to prison on a narcotics charge due to her addiction to heroin. When she was released, she performed at Carnegie Hall.Her song "Strange Fruit" was written by Abel Meeropol, who adopted the sons of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg after their parents' execution. He wrote the song under the assumed name Lewis Allen so that no one would trace the song to him.Holiday's 1941 recording of "Gloomy Sunday" became connected with suicides around the world and her version was banned by the BBC from airplay until 2002.Her grandfather was one of 17 children born to a black Virginia slave and her white Irish master.Her given name was Eleanora (originally Elinore) -- "Billie" came from silent screen star Billie Dove.Was raped at 11 years of age by a neighbor, Wilbur Rich. She was placed at the House of the Good Shepherd for three months as a state witness in the rape case.In 1959, narcotic addiction was a crime, not an illness. She was arrested on her deathbed.She was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1540 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California on April 7, 1986.At the time of her birth, her mother, Sarah Harris, was age 19. Her father, Clarence Holiday, was 16. It's uncertain if they ever married. Clarence abandoned Sadie when Billie was an infant.The 1959 "Chelsea at Nine" British television appearance was recorded on one of the earliest existences of videotape, and survives to this day. Ironically, this was Ms. Holiday's last appearance before her untimely death.Posthumously inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for "God Bless the Child" (1976), "Strange Fruit" (1978), "Lover Man" (1989) and "Lady In Satin" (2000).Scrubbed floors in a brothel and tried to become a dancer before an audition pianist asked if she could sing.Following her untimely death, she was interred at Saint Raymond's Cemetery in The Bronx, New York City.Her vocal range spanned a ninth - just over one octave.Billie had no cabaret card and this kept her from working in New York City clubs for the last 12 years of her life.Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (under the category Early Influence) (2000).Made her recording debut on "Your Mother's Son-In-Law" (1933) with Benny Goodman.Was the common-law wife of trumpeter Joe Guy (1951-1957), but they always identified themselves to people as husband and wife. She was separated from her last husband, Louis McKay, at the time of her death.Posthumously inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame (1979) and the Blues Hall of Fame (1991).Ranked #6 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll.Was friends with Kenny Burrell and Ella Fitzgerald.Her favorite singer was fellow jazz artist Jo Stafford.Cousin of former boxing champion turned minister Henry Armstrong.Friends with Lester Young.Her vocal range was contralto and could only sing at 1-2 octaves maximum.As a child in Baltimore she attended movies regularly and was enamored of the silent screen star Billie Dove. |
| Trademarks: |
Gardenia flower in her hair
Unique soulful singing voice |
| Job title: |
Music Artist,Music Department,Actress |
| Others works: |
CD: "Billie Holiday: The Lady Sings" (songs recorded between 1935-1949).
CD: "The Complete Verve Studio Master Takes" (Uni) (6-disc set)
(2005) CD: "Billie Holliday: The Ultimate Collection" (Hip-O)
CD: "Fine and Mell |
| Spouse: |
Louis McKay (March 28, 1957 - July 17, 1959) (her death)Joe Guy (1945 - ?) (divorced)Jimmy Monroe (August 25, 1941 - 1957) (divorced) |
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