![]() ![]() He was collectively included in Time magazine’s compilation of the 20th century’s 100 most influential people. After Sinatra’s death, American music critic Robert Christgau called him “the greatest singer of the 20th century”, and he continues to be seen as an iconic figure. Sinatra was also the recipient of eleven Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Trustees Award, Grammy Legend Award, and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in 1983, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan in 1985, and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1997. ![]() Sinatra had several violent confrontations, usually with journalists he felt had crossed him, or work bosses with whom he had disagreements. He later married Mia Farrow in 1966 and Barbara Marx in 1976. Sinatra led a colorful personal life and was often involved in turbulent affairs with women, such as with his second wife Ava Gardner. His bright blue eyes earned him the popular nickname “Ol’ Blue Eyes”. A perfectionist, renowned for his dress sense and performing presence, he always insisted on recording live with his band. While Sinatra never learned how to read music, he worked very hard from a young age to improve his abilities in all aspects of music. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Francis Albert Sinatra (Decem– May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century.
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