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Although he has been accused of doing so there is no proof, so one would assume that he did not. It is possible that his children fabricated that story to gain attention. Of course there is the possibility he did, we probably will never know for sure.
Three of his children have stated VERY publicly that Bing was a physically and emotionally abusive father, one admits to the use of corporal punishment but denies it was abusive. Hard to say: some people exaggerate their stories in order to get publicity, and some abuse victims deny their victimhood. You can take your pick.
I'm no Bing Crosby expert, but I've never read anything that would lead me to believe he was racist. Especially in context of the day and age in which he lived, when views on many issues were quite different than they are now.
I assume you raise the question because he performed in blackface on a few occasions. There is a clip of one instance here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAHSTbD4A5M along with some interesting commentary below.
Some assert that Bing, like Frank Sinatra, stood up for his fellow musicians who were black. Others discuss the history the of minstrel show and blackface tradition, which they claim was actually, in some ways, a positive force for race relations. That is hard to grasp for most of us today, but I found the discussion interesting as I knew little of the tradition, which was gone by the time I was born.
In any case, Bing would probably be pleasantly surprised to learn we have an African-American president. America is supposed to be about progress, and doubtless by the time you and I are very old and gray, many things will have come to pass which we would not have dreamed.
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Bing Crosby was definitely not a racist. He produced albums with Ella Fitzgerald ("Christmas Jump & Live" to name just one of them).
The big band/swing artists of that era seemed to not care about race as much as their parent's generation. Take the Rat Pack for example. Sinatra and Dean Martin would not be the rack pack without Sammy Davis, Jr., a black man.
Besides, Bing Crosby was a jazz singer. Jazz is a black tradition. He's in black territory--so he better not be racist. It'd be like a white racist from Georgia wanting to live in Harlem. Doesn't happen. Crosby was not a racist. (Neither of the two men with that name were racists.)
Supposedly he was very abusive towards his wife and towards his children.
I don't think Bing Crosby is a child abuser because he seems quite nice!
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When was Bing Crosby Handicap created?
Bing Crosby Handicap was created in 1946.
How tall was Bing Crosby?
5'7", according to http://www.celebheights.com/s/Bing-Crosby-1601.html 5'7", according to http://www.celebheights.com/s/Bing-Crosby-1601.html
Is bing Crosby david Crosby's father?
After watching the Sunday morning show today 7/6/08 - I also wanted to know if there was a relationship to Bing..... I Googled it and found there is no relation to Bing Crosby. Following is a blurb from a website I found: "Extra credit: Crosby's nickname "Bing" grew out of his childhood interest in a comic strip titled The Bingville Bugle... He attended Gonzaga University... Crosby's theme song was The Blue of the Night... He's the brother of bandleader Bob Crosby, the father of actress Mary Crosby and the grandfather of actress Denise Crosby. Mary Crosby played Kristin Shepard, the gal who shot J.R. Ewing on the TV series Dallas; Denise Crosby played Lt. Tasha Yar on Star Trek: The Next Generation... The familiy is no relation to singer David Crosby... Bing Crosby and Bob Hope both started golf tournaments; Crosby's famous pro-am was held for many years at Pebble Beach golf club in California... Crosby was the topic of the 2001 biography A Pocketful of Dreams by author Gary Giddins."Here's the link on Bing where this blurb of text came from:http://www.who2.com/bingcrosby.html
What actors and actresses appeared in Alberta Vacation - 1950?
The cast of Alberta Vacation - 1950 includes: Bing Crosby as Bing Crosby
Is Bing Crosby related to Fanny J Crosby?
I would also wonder. I am to related to fanny Crosby and have many times been told that I am related to Bing. I know for sure that Crosby family that spells their name Crosbie is the same as Crosby and was split by a very old fued. But I know I being a Crosby am related to Bing. I will definitley try and find out. I also know that my brother was named after a Nathaniel Crosby who was the father grandfather etc of Bing. So I will later give that exact info.
What is Bing Crosby's parents' job?
Bing's father, Harry Crosby, was a book-keeper; and Bing's mother raised seven children.
Was Bing Crosby a harsh man?
Crosby's eldest son wrote a critical memoir, 'Going My Own Way,' showing his father as cold, remote, and both physically and psychologically abusive. Two other sons stated Crosby abused them as well.
What was Bing Crosby's mother's name?
Bing Crosby's mother Catherine (Harrigan) Crosby is buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California. His father is buried there as well.
Who portrayed Father O'malley in The Bells of Saint Mary's?
Bing Crosby
Who was the ballerina in a White Christmas with bing Crosby?
The ballerina in "White Christmas" with Bing Crosby was Vera-Ellen. She was a highly skilled dancer known for her precision and technique in classical ballet. Vera-Ellen's performance in the film showcased her talent and grace, adding an elegant touch to the musical numbers.
What kind of singer was Bing Crosby?
Bing Crosby's birth name is Crosby, Harry Lillis.
What are Bing Crosby's parents names?
Bing Crosby's parents were Harry Lincoln Crosby and Catherine Harrigan.
When was Bing Crosby Handicap created?
Bing Crosby Handicap was created in 1946.
What is Bing Crosby's birthday?
Bing Crosby was born on May 3, 1903.
When was A Tribute to Bing Crosby created?
A Tribute to Bing Crosby was created in 1992.
What is the duration of The Bing Crosby Show?
The duration of The Bing Crosby Show is 1800.0 seconds.
Is Rod Stewart better then Bing Crosby?
yes Rod Stewart is better then Bing Crosby
