The Old Groaner was my father's favorite singer and I have been a fan since my first viewing of the Road pictures. I grew to love Der Bingle's rolling baritone and interpretive style despite the imprinting of the dominant music of my youth -- British rock and roll.
The emphasis throughout these pages is on substance instead of glitter. This site is intended to serve as an educational window on popular culture in America of the middle 20th century. The content of the Bing museum is made possible through the contributions of many Bing fans and scholars, who have generously offered their text and graphics, and who have politely corrected my errors. If you find any errors in these pages, or wish to suggest changes or contribute items, please email me.
The Bing Crosby Internet Musueum was born June, 1996, on the Web server of the Metropolitan Community Colleges in Kansas City, Missouri, where I teach biology. In January 2010, following external demands and my refusal to censor critical messages posted by registered guests to the Bing Crosby discussion forum, threats made by telephone to my college regarding BCIM content led to the college's decision to withdraw server support. The Museum is now housed on a private server but remains non-commercial, educational and supportive of free speech, including dissident views. After touring the Museum you are invited to drop by my home page where you can explore some of my other interests.