Billy Tipton
Billy Lee Tipton (December 29, 1914 – January 21, 1989) was an American jazz musician, bandleader, and talent broker. Tipton lived and identified as a man for most of his adult life; after his death, friends and family were surprised to learn that he was transgender.
Tipton's music career began in the mid-1930s when he led a band for radio broadcasts. He played in various dance bands in the 1940s…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- December 29th, 1914
- Died
- January 21st, 1989
- Labels
- Tops