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Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday, nicknamed "Lady Day" by Lester Young, was an innovative American jazz singer who revolutionized the genre. Her vocal style, influenced by jazz instrumentalists, broke new ground in phrasing and tempo manipulation, leaving a lasting impact on music.
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If I'm going to sing like someone else, then I don't need to sing at all.
PersonalDetails
Born:
April 7, 1915, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died:
July 17, 1959, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan., New York, USA
Family:
Sarah Julia Fagan (mother), Clarence Holiday (father), Eva Miller (Sister)
Spouse:
Jimmy Monroe (First husband), Joe Guy (Second husband), Louis McKay (Third husband)