Billy Daniels | |
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 Daniels in 1966 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Boone Daniels |
| Born | September 12, 1915 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Died | October 7, 1988 (aged 73) Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Vocal jazz, cabaret |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Mercury, Verve |
| Formerly of | Ray Vasquez Erskine Hawkins, Charlie Parker |
| Website | https://billydanielsfoundation.com |
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]
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 339. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ^ "Billy Daniels". Hollywood Walk of Fame. 25 October 2019.