He was an average guy who could carry a tune.
Source: His half joking proposal for his his epitaph; in Newsweek 24 Oct. 1977, p. 102
-- Bing Crosby, (May 3 1904-1977), US actor, singer/crooner, variety show host; Harry Willis Crosby (Bing) was the most popular entertainer of the 1st 1/2 of 20th century.