Bob Crosby

American dixieland bandleader and vocalist (1913–1993)

Born: 25 August 1913
Spokane
Died: 9 March 1993
La Jolla
Country: United States
Record labels: Coral
Discography: 2 albums

Biography

Bob Crosby was a jazz musician who played voice. Bob Crosby was born on 25 August 1913 in Spokane and died on 9 March 1993 in La Jolla. The music is usually filed under swing. Record labels: Coral. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “But Me, I Love You” (1952) to “Presenting The Bob Crosby Show” (1953). Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

George Robert Crosby (August 23, 1913 – March 9, 1993) was an American jazz singer and bandleader, best known for his group the Bob-Cats, which formed around 1935. The Bob-Cats were a New Orleans Dixieland-style jazz octet. He was the younger brother of famed singer and actor Bing Crosby. On TV, Bob Crosby guest-starred in The Gisele MacKenzie Show. He was also a regular cast member of The Jack Benny Program, on both radio and television, taking over the role of bandleader after Phil Harris' departure. Crosby hosted his own afternoon TV variety show on CBS, The Bob Crosby Show (1953–1957). During the summer of 1958 he hosted a prime time variety show with the same name on NBC. Crosby received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for television and radio.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

But Me, I Love You 1952

Presenting The Bob Crosby Show 1953

Also plays on

Albums where Bob Crosby is credited as a sideman

1952	Bing and Connee — Bing Crosby and Connee Boswell	conductor
2000	Don't Fence Me In — Bing Crosby	conductor
2002	It’s Easy to Remember — Bing Crosby	conductor
—	Please — Bing Crosby	conductor
—	Bing — Bing Crosby	conductor
—	It’s Easy to Remember — Bing Crosby	conductor