Wives, check your husbands

Motorboat Cruiser · 05-15-2006, 05:48 PM

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.

05-15-2006, 05:48 PM	#4
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	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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