Doing it his way, Frank Sinatra (1915 – 1998) became a legendary actor and singer renowned for his innovative jazz-style vocals. Breaking away from the standard 1940s crooning trend, Sinatra used the power of the newly invented microphone to sing forcefully and create a new sound. Also an Academy Award-winning movie star and larger-than-life persona, Sinatra’s winning combination of good looks and passionate presence caused near-riots among his teenage fans.