Billy Daniels
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For the English footballer, see Billy Daniels (footballer). For other people with similar names, see Bill Daniels (disambiguation).
William Boone Daniels (September 12, 1915 – October 7, 1988) was an American singer active in the United States and Europe from the mid-1930s to 1988, notable for his hit recording of "That Old Black Magic" and his pioneering performances on early 1950s television.[1] He was one of the first African-American entertainers to cross over into the mainstream. Daniels was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1977.[2]
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Birth name | William Boone Daniels |
Born | (1915-09-12)September 12, 1915 Jacksonville, Florida |
Died | October 7, 1988(1988-10-07) (aged 73) Los Angeles, California |
Genres | Vocal jazz, cabaret |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels | Mercury, Verve |
Website | https://billydanielsfoundation.com |
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