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How did Bing Crosby influence Frank Sinatra’s decision to become a singer?
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Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra, 1947.
As a teenager, Frank Sinatra was deeply inspired by the recordings of Bing Crosby, who had achieved stardom through his mellow, signature crooning style. Upon hearing these recordings, Sinatra was moved to pursue popular singing as his chosen vocation. This early influence set him on a path that eventually led him to become one of the most celebrated performers in the history of popular music.12