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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser
There was a famous jazz trumpet/piano player by the name of Billy Tipton, who performed in the 1940's. He had been married 3 times and had at least two adopted children. It wasn't until his death in 1989, that it was discovered by the medical examiner that Billy was a she. Her family was understandably shocked. They hadn't a clue.
Being that there were not many opportunities back in the day for a woman jazz musician, she decided to change her appearance in order to get in the door.
Strange and sad story, actually.
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Billy Tipton was from Spokane, and when the story broke it was a huge shock to most who knew him. He was a very well-known musician- I can remember seeing his name on area marquees all the time when I was growing up. We're a weird little town, I tell ya.
