Who influenced Fank Sinatra?

Answer 1

One of his main influences was Bing Crosby, another to a lesser extent was Mabel Mercer. He also listened to Russ Columbo and later Billie Holiday. Sinatra noted the influence of Tommy Dorsey's Trombone playing in his phrasing and violinist Jasha Heifitz (sp).

Answer 2

In the book, "Why Sinatra Matters", by Pete Hamill, it states that Frank Sinatra's influences
were Bing Crosby, Billie Holiday, and Mabel Mercer. He was also influenced by Russ Colombo, Rudy Vallee, and the "bel canto" style of Italian vocal music. Sinatra himself said his biggest influence was Billie Holiday, because "she didn't write the song, but she made it her own" (from "Why Sinatra Matters" by Pete Hamill).

Answer 3

Frank Sinatra is considered to be a self-taught singer.

Answer 4

Frank Sinatra was his own role model.