A true icon, Frank Sinatra – born Francis Albert Sinatra in Hoboken, New Jersey
on December 12, 1915 - was one of the most innovative and influential artists of
the 20th century, revolutionizing vocal techniques by singing off the beat and
elevating the role of big band crooner from bit-part player to star attraction.
His extraordinary 60-year career encompassed jazz, big band, swing and pop as
well as acting, but started humbly as a singing waiter in New Jersey in
Depression-era 1930s. He was hired by Harry James to sing with his band in 1939
and released his first record with t...