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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."
James McCracken (born Dec. 16, 1926, Gary, Ind., U.S.—died April 29, 1988, New York, N.Y.) was an American operatic tenor who performed with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City for three decades, first in secondary roles but later as a principal.
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Dec 16, 2018 · James McCracken was one of the most essential American dramatic tenors of all time. Born on Dec. 16, 1926, McCracken started his musical experiences as a child in a church choir. During the Second World War, he sang in the Blue Jacket Choir in the U.S. Navy.
May 1, 1988 · James McCracken, the most successful dramatic tenor yet produced by the United States and a pillar of the Metropolitan Opera in the 1960's and 70's, died...
James McCracken. 16 December 1926 Gary, Indiana – 29 April 1988 New York. 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.
Born in Gary, Indiana, James McCracken was to become one of Americas most beloved tenors. He made his operatic debut in la Boheme in 1952.
Aug 8, 2021 · James McCracken, the most successful dramatic tenor yet produced by the United States and a pillar of the Metropolitan Opera in the 1960s and `70s, died Saturday at Roosevelt Hospital in New...
