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American opera singer (1926–1988)

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Country
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Active from
1977-06-16

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James McCracken (December 16, 1926 – April 29, 1988) was an American operatic tenor. At the time of his death The New York Times stated that McCracken was "the most successful dramatic tenor yet produced by the United States and a pillar of the Metropolitan Opera during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Gary, Indiana, McCracken's earliest musical experiences were singing in his church choir as a child. While he was in the US Navy during World War II, he sang in the Blue Jacket Choir. <a href="https:/

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Instance of
human
Given name
James
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Gary
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
opera singer
Languages spoken
English language
Genre
opera
Instrument
voice
Image
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Voice type
tenor
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date of birth
1926-12-16
date of death
1988-04-29
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James McCracken
name in native language
James McCracken
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