Jazz musician and bandleader Billy “Mr. B” Eckstine was born in 1914

July 8

On July 8, 1914, Billy “Mr. B” Eckstine was born. 

Billy “Mr. B” Eckstine was a famous jazz musician and bandleader. Eckstine attended Howard University before pursuing a music career. He is known for musical hits like “I Apologize” and “Jelly” among others. 

Billy “Mr. B” Eckstine died in 1993.

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Sources

Adoring Billy Eckstine: Portrait of a jazz legend and his fans. LIFE. (2020, November 2). https://www.life.com/people/adoring-billy-eckstine-portrait-of-a-jazz-legend-and-his-fans/