Ella Fitzgerald: A life in pictures
The First Lady of Song would have been 102
CELEBRITY Ella fitzgerald
"Man, woman or child," Bing Crosby once said, "the greatest singer of them all is Ella Fitzgerald." A century and two years ago, the First Lady of Song came into this world and gifted generations with the voice a lifetime. Fitzgerald's silvery voice, pure tone, and inventive style have securely placed her in the category of most beloved female jazz singers for decades.
To honor her birthday on April 25, take a tour of her life, career, and legacy.