Billy Banks
Billy Banks (c. 1908 – October 19, 1967, Tokyo, Japan) was an American jazz singer. Banks is most prominently remembered for being a successful female impersonator on record.
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Billy Banks
- Born
- 1908 · Alton.
- Died
- 1967 · Tokyo.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- singer · musician
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Billy Banks (c. 1908 – October 19, 1967, Tokyo, Japan) was an American jazz singer. Banks is most prominently remembered for being a successful female impersonator on record.
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Born at Alton in 1908, died in Tokyo in 1967.
Billy Banks (1908–1967) was an American singer and musician.
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