An orchestra leader renowned for his Dixieland group,
Bob Crosby Orchestra,
and
Bob Crosby and the Bobcats,
Bob Crosby is Bing's younger brother.
His band continues to perform today. His daughter,
Cathy Crosby, appeared with him on his
television program and sang in a few movies of her own, including
Die Haltlosen (1959).
He was educated at Gonzaga University, and joined ASCAP in 1954. His
popular-song and instrumental compositions include "Big Noise from
Winnetka", "Until" and "Silver and Gold".
