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Billie Holiday
Philadelphia native, Billie Holiday, is one of the most influential vocalists in all of American history, let alone jazz history. Even though her personal life contained more drama than a soap opera, many of her recordings have since become standards in jazz music. Please place all of your questions regarding this fascinating and incredible musician into this category.
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How do children get access to their parents' bank accounts if their parents die while on holiday?
If the person is not on the account they cannot access the account. All assets and property of deceased persons become a part of the estate as do all debts and are handled in accordance with state probate laws.
Does Billy Donovan have any children?
Yes, he has four children,- I think all boys, but may have one girl. He and his wife, Christine, have four children, William (15), Hasbrouck (13), Bryan (10) and Connor (5).
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The full-lineage of late singer, Billy Holiday, was that of being
Mixed-Race via the fact that she was from a family that had
been of a continually Multi-Generational Multiracially-Mixed
(MGM-Mixed) ancestry throughout it's multiple geneations.
Also, both of her parents were members of the largely
Multiracial Ethnic group that is currently referred
to by the term of African-American (AA).
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As a young teenage performer Billie Holiday began her singing career with the band of?
Benny Goodman.
What are the names of Billie holiday children?
Billie Holiday Children a stor never told find the truth Frank Loweel Johnson and Earl Ernest Johnson
How was Billie holiday an activist?
It depends on what you mean by "activist". Like many black artists of her era, Billie Holiday suffered a significant amount of racial prejudice. However, given her personal demons with a severe narcotics addiction problem, she had very little interest in what we now call activist activities. However, when presented with the song "Strange Fruit" she saw that the lyrics of the song would give her the opportunity to make a very strong, public statement against racism Nevertheless, the lyrics of the song were so controversial at the time that she took a lot of advice before recording it. Despite some very negative responses from a certain racist section of the public, the overall response to the song was favourable and she included in the repertoire of her live performances for the remainder of her life.
How did Billie Holiday make a difference in jazz and blues music?
Ms. Holiday had the impact of changing the way African Americans thought of music during the 1920s-1930s time period. Gracing us with her beautiful voice. She gave a definition to music that people during those time periods could relate to.
What was billie holidays nick name?
"Lady Day" given to her by her close friend saxophonist Lester Young. Sh, in turn, named him "Pres".
Did Billie Holiday play with groups or did she play solo?
During her career she did both, singing with bands and singing solo.
What was Billie Holiday's band called?
Billie Holiday didn't have a regular "band". She was a solo artist who sang with whatever musicians the club owner had engaged for the gig. Likewise, when a recording session was planned, she sang in front of the group that the record company or producer had arranged.
What is Billie Holiday mother name?
- who is billie holiday mother and father name i need to now for my blach history project.
Billie Holidays mother was born Sara Harris she later married and became Sarah Gough. Even though she is listed as Fagan it is reported she took her fathers name as she was born out of wedlock.
Billies father was named Clarence Holiday though sometimes spelled Halliday
Both were from Baltimore Maryland and never married
Did the public know about Billie Holiday's drug addiction?
It was no different in Billie's time than it is now. The media thrived just as much then as it does now on salacious copy such as an arrest for possession of narcotics. Such an incident was very newsworthy so the answer to your question is yes, they knew about her addiction.
Was lester young Billie Holiday's first marriage?
Billie Holiday was never married to Lester Young, even though they did like each other for a little while
What was Billie Holidays favorite movie?
Billile Holiday was a singer and not in the usual sense, an actress. Quite possib ly she liked musicals such as Wizard of Oz, but as she has been dead since l959 there is no way to verify this.
Billie holidays parents names?
Billie Holidays mother- Sadie Fagan Billie Holidays father- Clarence Holiday
