Billie Holiday
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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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