Bob Crosby - Biography

An orchestra leader renowned for his Dixieland group, Bob Crosby Orchestra, and Bob Crosby and the Bobcats, Bob Crosby is Bing's younger brother. His band continues to perform today. His daughter, Cathy Crosby, appeared with him on his television program and sang in a few movies of her own, including The Beat Generation (1959). He was educated at Gonzaga University, and joined ASCAP in 1954. His popular-song and instrumental compositions include "Big Noise from Winnetka", "Until" and "Silver and Gold".