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Background information
Birth name Francis Albert Sinatra
Born December 12, 1915
Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Died May 14, 1998
Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre(s) Vocal Jazz
Pop
Big Band
Swing
Traditional Pop
Years active 1935 – 1995
Label(s) Columbia
Capitol
Reprise
Website www.franksinatra.com
Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and Academy Award-winning actor who many consider to be one of the finest male popular song vocalists of all time. [citation needed] Renowned for his impeccable phrasing and timing, [citation needed] critics place him alongside such artists as Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and The Beatles as one of the most important, popular and influential musical figures of the 20th century.[1]. He has sold over 250 million records worldwide. [2]

Sinatra, over a seven-decade career in show business, became an American icon. His brash, sometimes swaggering attitude was perhaps best embodied by his signature songs "My Way", and "New York, New York", and more generally by his frequently gutsy cinematic performances. He also garnered considerable attention due to his alleged connections with the Mafia.