This week back in 1996: Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald died at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 78.
Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald in undated photo.
I’ve previously written a Did You Know? post about Lady Ella, but here are 5 more facts about the legendary Miss Ella Fitzgerald:
- Over a recording career that […]
”Moon River” singer Andy Williams has been chosen to receive the 17th Ella Award for singers whose musical accomplishments are equaled by their humanitarian efforts.
The Ella Award, named after its first recipient Ella Fitzgerald, has gone previously to other famous crooners like Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, and Tony Bennett. The award is given by […]
Ella married twice, though there is evidence that she may have married a third time. In 1941 she married Benny Kornegay, a convicted drug dealer and hustler. That marriage lasted only 2 years.
Her first ever performance was at one of the very first Amateur Nights at the Apollo Theater in 1934. She sang two songs […]
All about the style, swagger, and sexy hip of the smooth-voiced singers from the 40's, 50's, and 60's era of music and life.
Written by Lara Kulpa [email] for b5media.
52 Bands
Austin Sound Check
Big Apple Music Scene
Brit Music Scene
Canadian Music News
Christian Music Fan
Country Music Stop
Crooner Culture
Ear Sucker
Hip Hop Roll
Industrial Addiction
Jazz & Blues Lounge
Killed by the Video Star
Metal Martyr
New Age Vibe
News in Punk
Our Digital Music
Oz Music Scene
Pop Music Scene
Rumors in Music
She Plays Music
Smells Like Alternative
The Beatles Invasion
The Good Musician
The Rock Dose
The Rock Relic
Toronto Unplugged
Recent Comments