Birthday: April 7, 1915 (Aries)
Born In: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Billie Holiday was an American jazz musician, singer and song writer. Originally named Eleanora Fagan, she adopted pseudonym Billie Holiday from actress Billie Dove who she admired and her father Clarence Holiday. Her ground breaking melody, soulful voice and capability of creating music from anything and everything made her a famous jazz diva of her time. Lester Young, her friend as well as music partner, nicknamed her ‘Lady Day’. The music marvel that she was, Billie Holiday became a sensation in jazz music during 1950s. This remarkable musician is still remembered for her vocal style, creative brilliance, improvisation and verve in jazz music. Her masterpieces are equally popular today among jazz lovers as were in earlier decades. She had a flourishing career path for years until she gave in to her battle against drug addiction. The film ‘Lady Sings the Blues’ was based on her autobiography. A spectacle of her time, she was inspired by Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith. Holiday is considered as one of the most peerless voices in jazz music till date. Her last major album ‘Lady in Satin’ was conducted by Ray Fills and features an orchestra encompassing 40 musicians
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Also Known As: Eleanora Fagan
Died At Age: 44
Spouse/Ex-: Jimmy Monroe, Joe Guy, Louis McKay
father: Clarence Holiday
mother: Sarah Julia Fagan
Born Country: United States
Quotes By Billie Holiday Bisexual
Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females
place of death: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Cirrhosis
U.S. State: Pennsylvania, African-American From Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
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Awards
2002 | Best Historical Album | Winner |
1994 | Best Historical Album | Winner |
1994 | Best Album Notes | Winner |
1994 | Best Recording Package | Winner |
1992 | Best Historical Album | Winner |
1992 | Best Album Package | Winner |
1987 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Winner |
1980 | Best Historical Reissue Album | Winner |
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