Though taken too early, Billie Holiday will forever be remembered for her contributions to music. And it all started at a young age.
Sparked from an interest in jazz and blues, PBS reports, the renowned singer launched her career at a Harlem speakeasy. There, she was ultimately "discovered" by age 20. But sadly, Holiday — born Eleanora Fagan Gough — would pass away less than 25 years later.
And now, countless fans of hers — and those who know the music biz — are probably aware that Tuesday, April 7 marks exactly 111 years since the legend was born in Philadelphia. The official Holiday Instagram account even posted a heartfelt tribute to commemorate the milestone.
"Born on this day in 1915, Eleanora Fagan became 'Lady Day,' painting scenes with her evocative, soulful voice," reads the caption of the joint Instagram post. "From her early days at the Apollo Theater to Jazz at the Philharmonic, through late-night club residencies and countless recordings, her legacy lives on—in wit, in heartbreak, in songs like 'God Bless the Child' and 'Strange Fruit.'"
View this post on InstagramFans have flooded the post's comments section with their own loving words. "Happy birthday Billie - mother of music industry," wrote one Instagram user, while another person commented, "She made honesty feel like a sound. Nothing about it feels distant, just true. You can hear the life in it, the feeling, the way each phrase breathes. It stays with you, long after the song ends. I’m always grateful we get to keep hearing her. ?"
In addition to her records still being cherished to this day, Holiday's legacy has been honored in other ways of late. In 2021, we were graced with The United States vs. Billie Holiday, an award-winning biopic starring Andra Day in the eponymous role. In addition to an Oscar nomination, the actress, 41, nabbed a well-deserved Golden Globe statue for her portrayal of the "Easy Living" singer.
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