5 quotes by Bob Crosby (1913-1993), American (Bandleader)

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Bob Crosby

But just as I was ready to call it quits, I got the necessary money from a third party, who had been instructed by Bing to help me out, without letting me know where the help came from.

Bob Crosby

I didn't want people to say his brother Bing sings better than he does.

Bob Crosby

I think probably the one trait that would concern me about brother Bing would be his lack of responsibility.

Bob Crosby

He wanted me to learn to stand on my own feet, and to make it impossible for me to thank him.

Bob Crosby

Bing was always hesitant to accept appreciation in any form.

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Bob Crosby

Born: August 23, 1913
Died: March 9, 1993
Nationality: American
Profession: Bandleader, Singer

Biography

George Robert Crosby was an American jazz singer and bandleader, best known for his group the Bob-Cats, which formed around 1935. The Bob-Cats was 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 and was also seen on The Jack Benny Program. Crosby hosted his own afternoon TV variety show on CBS, The Bob Crosby Show (1953 - 1957). Crosby received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for television and radio.

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