Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed " Lady Day " by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday …

Apr 3, 2026 · Billie Holiday (born April 7, 1915, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died July 17, 1959, New York City, New York) was an American jazz singer, one of the greatest from the 1930s to the ’50s.

Apr 3, 2014 · Billie Holiday was one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. She had a thriving career for many years before she lost her battle with addiction.

Billie Holiday (1915–1959) was an American jazz singer, songwriter, actress, and an icon in American culture.

Billie Holiday, born April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a superstar of her day. She first rose to prominence in the 1930's with a unique style that reinvented the conventions of modern …

Sep 26, 2025 · Billie Holiday was an iconic vocalist, but her personal struggles led to her untimely death. American jazz singer, Billie Holiday (1915 – 1959), also known as Lady Day. Her recording of...

Mar 23, 2025 · Billie Holiday, one of the most influential jazz and blues singers of all time, captivated audiences with her haunting voice and emotional depth. Despite a life marked by poverty, struggles …

Billie Holiday made her Apollo Theater debut in 1934, the same year the theater made its debut in Harlem. At just 19 years old, she joined a star-studded list of performers including Lena Horne...

Jan 14, 2025 · Billie Holiday, known as Lady Day, was a legendary jazz vocalist battling addiction and personal struggles while influencing music. Learn about her life.

Mar 6, 2026 · Billie Holiday, famed jazz singer, died yesterday in Metropolitan Hospital. Her age was 44. The immediate cause of death was given as congestion of the lungs complicated by heart failure.