Crooner

While crooners in the 1920s were defined for a short period of time by high and soft singing and the new use of the microphone, they and their music soon underwent lasting changes. Crooners such as Rudy Vallée, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra occupied new spheres of activity and created cultural patterns with their performances and singing style that continue to have an impact today. Knut Holtsträter traces the musical work of crooners and their appearances in stage shows, film and television and creates a detailed picture of the US media and music landscape of the 20th century.