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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).
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∙ 14y agoIn 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).
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∙ 13y agoFrank Sinatra is considered to be a self-taught singer.
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∙ 11y agoFrank Sinatra was his own role model.
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What influenced Frank Sinatra the most?
Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday were Sinatra's biggest influences.
What has the author Frank Sinatra written?
Frank SINATRA has written: 'The Frank Sinatra collection'
What do Frank Sinatra's children think of Barbara Sinatra?
Did Sinatra's children like his wife barbara
What is Frank Sinatra real name?
Francis Albert Sinatra.
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Actually yes. Franklin Wayne Sinatra is the only son of entertainer Frank Sinatra. He is known as Frank Sinatra, Jr. 1
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The Song "Cheek to cheek" from Fank Sinatra is a Foxtrott.
What influenced Frank Sinatra the most?
Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday were Sinatra's biggest influences.
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The cast of Kurskiy fank - 1994 includes: Aleksandr Feklistov Marina Yesipenko
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Frankfurt, Germany in 1929 June 12
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