Bing Crosby’s JFK House!

Bing Crosby’s JFK House!

Bing Crosby's JFK House!

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Bing Crosby’s unique bass-baritone voice will likely forever be heard at Christmas even by new generations yet to come. We all recognize that voice by the first two notes out of his mouth and there’s no mistaking him for someone else, even though a number of singing stars tried to copy his laid back style. But there was something else fascinating about Bing that many of us haven’t heard. Long before the technology we have now, when radio shows had to be broadcast twice, once for the east coast and again for the west coast, Bing was doing a tour in England and discovered they were recording their programs! Bing took this fact back to NBC who refused to do it because of the sound quality not being as good as the real voice. So Bing went to ABC, who went along with the idea. Bing formed The Crosby Research Foundation which would be known for its many patents in recording equipment. One of the company’s introductions was the Laugh Track, still used today for audience laughter when performances are executed without a live audience. The company also produced the first reel-to-reel magnetic recording tape. Bing was the first performer to pre-record his radio shows.

Bing’s former Rancho Mirage home is currently for sale, which will give someone the opportunity to own a special part of this beloved performer’s history. Located in Thunderbird Heights, this ranch-style home rests on 1.36 acres with grand views of mountains and city lights. A perfect home for outdoor and indoor living and entertaining, the 6,700sf house was built in 1957 and contains 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. It includes a wing named after President Kennedy with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a living room and complete kitchen. The wing is completely private and was named for the President after he stayed there while visiting Bing. Features include custom Moroccan wood entry doors, formal living and dining rooms, media room and chef’s kitchen with granite and stainless steel. All glass walls surrounding the outdoor entertainment area retract and open the house to the pool, patios, BBQ, bar and mountain views. It’s a perfect home for family and entertaining and the Kennedy wing would also make excellent in-law quarters for an extended family.

Bing Crosby’s house that hosted JFK, now priced at $3.5m.

Source: www.redfin.com