"In 1926, which American bandleader, the self-dubbed, ""King of Jazz"", hired, and thus helped launch the career of singer Bing Crosby?"
15 Minutes with Bing Crosby was discontinued for the summer. 15 Minutes with Bing Crosby 15 Minutes with Bing Crosby was Bing Crosby's first solo radio series, which ran from September 2, 1931 until October 31 the same year. It was to have a major impact on his career. Crosby had appeared on radio on many occasions as a member of The Rhythm Boys trio, first as part of the Paul Whiteman orchestra and later in the nightly broadcasts with Gus Arnheim from the Cocoanut Grove in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. It was at the Cocoanut Grove that Bing's solos made him stand
Bob Crosby Bob Crosby George Robert Crosby (August 23, 1913 – March 9, 1993) was an American jazz singer and bandleader, best known for his group the Bob-Cats, which formed around 1935. The Bob-Cats was a New Orleans Dixieland-style jazz octet. He was the younger brother of famed singer and actor Bing Crosby. Bob Crosby guest-starred in "The Gisele MacKenzie Show" and was a regular on "The Jack Benny Program". He also hosted his own afternoon variety show, "The Bob Crosby Show", which aired from 1953 to 1957. Crosby received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 8, 1960,