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Name: Mildred Bailey

Nee: Mildred Rinker
Born: 27 Feb 1907
Died: 12 Dec 1951
Origin: Tekoa, Washington, United States
Instruments: Vocal
Styles: Piano
  'Mildred Bailey' (February 27, 1907 - December 12, 1951) was a popular American singer.

Born in Tekoa, Washington,

Bailey sang with Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra from 1931 to 1933. In the mid- to late 1930's she made many recordings with her husband Red Norvo and his Orchestra. Mildred married Red in 1933, and they divorced in 1945. She died in Poughkeepsie, New York of heart failure chiefly due to her diabetes.

Mildred was the sister of Al Rinker who also sang with Paul Whiteman.

 

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