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You know, times change and the elements change along with it. The elements of success. And my son's very successful. He's doing very well. And I have a younger daughter who sings.
Billy Eckstine
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Billy Eckstine
Age: 78 †
Born: 1914
Born: July 8
Died: 1993
Died: March 8
Bandleader
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Jazz Guitarist
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
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