Frank Sinatra was the king of showbiz and the voice of his century. The new Rough Guide covers his life, his music, his influences and those influenced by him. Features include:- Anecdotes behind 50 essential Sinatra performances.- The movies: the hits and the misses- Frank facts: the trivia and the jokes- Album-by-album coverage and the stories behind his greatest songsThe guide is an essential fan''s companion of the singing waiter from New Jersey who became the most famous entertainer of all time.