The legendary crooner, who first sang the song that reminisces about snowy childhood Christmases, once told his nephew, Howard Crosby, that singing “White Christmas” in front of teary-eyed troops ...

Bing Crosby was the first multimedia star. The first person to record music, perform on stage and the radio, and have a presence in film and television. The Tacoma, Washington-born crooner was one of ...

Bing Crosby has seven songs on the current Holiday 100, more than any other departed artist. By Paul Grein Holiday music is one area of pop music where being dead isn’t a hindrance. A slight majority ...

We all long for a White Christmas. The peaceful way that those pristine white crystals fall from the sky create the perfect sense of calm. The scenery that they create is even better. During the ...

Most of Bing Crosby’s kids pursued careers in music ...

Bing Crosby's classic golf tune, "Straight Down the Middle," is back in the spotlight this weekend at the Genesis Invitational. The song celebrates Crosby's love of the game, but there's a dark twist: ...

Bing Crosby in Suit and Tie. Bing Crosby debuts two projects on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart this week as the holiday season begins in earnest, and Americans are eager to hear him croon. (Photo ...

During John Lennon's formative years in Liverpool, UK, well before his fame with the Beatles, he drew significant influence from some of music's greatest vocalists. Beyond his fascination with icons ...

Bing Crosby’s son lost his father when he was 19 years old, but he still hears his voice every year at any Christmas party he attends. The crooner, who remains a holiday staple with songs like "White ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Bing Crosby changed the future of holiday music when he released ...

Bing Crosby was one of the most popular musicians of the early 1900s, soaring the charts and becoming a leader in record sales. The crooner recorded thousands of songs, scored 41 number one hits and ...

There’s something truly magical about a classic Christmas song and its ability to fill a person with the Christmas spirit, conjure memories of the kind of holiday you’re meant to dream of when Bing ...