Billy Daniels

Billy Daniels
Daniels in 1966
Background information
Born
William Boone Daniels

(1915-09-12)September 12, 1915
DiedOctober 7, 1988(1988-10-07) (aged 73)
GenresVocal jazz, cabaret
OccupationsSinger, actor
InstrumentVocals
LabelsMercury, Verve
Formerly ofRay Vasquez Erskine Hawkins, Charlie Parker
Websitehttps://billydanielsfoundation.com

William Boone Daniels (September 12, 1915 – October 7, 1988) was an American singer active in the United States and Europe from the mid-1930s to 1988, notable for his hit recording of "That Old Black Magic" and his pioneering performances on early 1950s television. He was one of the first African-American entertainers to cross over into the mainstream. Daniels was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1977.