Carving out your own career when you are the younger brother of one of the
world’s most popular vocalists isn’t an easy task, but Bing Crosby’s brother Bob
certainly gave it his best shot. Born George Robert Crosby on August 23, 1913 in
Spokane, Washington, Bob Crosby was a jazz/swing bandleader, singer, and actor.
He was active on the music scene but also appeared in motion pictures and was on
television frequently, hosting his own television show in the 1950s. His singing
career begin with the Rhythm Boys in the early 1930s. In 1934, Crosby joined the
Dorsey Brothers Orchestra ...