Bill Acosta was known as the Man of 1,001 voices, headlining on the stages on the Las Vegas Strip, including the Luxor and Flamingo, and thousands of performances in many other venues. Bill passed away on Jan. 26, and a celebration of his life will be held at the Italian American Club on Mar. 26.

Born in Dallas, Bill and his family moved to New Orleans when he was a teenager. Bill would listen to the popular vocalists of the day, including Andy Williams, Tony Bennett, Lou Rawls, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Mathis. He also had a love of jazz and would perform as a jazz singer with a few impressions sprinkled throughout his performances. Bill became an impressionist that also sang in his own voice, cultivating a career that spanned over 50 years.