Billie Holiday
Posted by: ODragon
N 39° 56.687 W 075° 09.954
18S E 485827 N 4421641
Known as "Lady Day,"...
Waymark Code: WM6MA
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2006
Views: 39
Known as "Lady Day," she was called the greatest jazz vocalist of her time. Starting in 1933, she recorded with Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, and others. Notable songs include "Lover Man," "Strange Fruit." In this city, she often lived here.
Marker Name: Billie Holiday
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 01/01/1993
Marker Type: City
Location: 1409 Lombard St., Philadelphia
Category: African American, Women, Performers
Website: Not listed
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