īorn to Italian immigrants in Hoboken, New Jersey, Sinatra was greatly influenced by the intimate, easy-listening vocal style of Bing Crosby and began his musical career in the swing era with bandleaders Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold an estimated 150 million records worldwide. Francis Albert Sinatra ( / s ɪ ˈ n ɑː t r ə/ Decem– May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor.
