Bing Crosby, the renowned entertainer, has been accused of being an abusive father by his own children.
In a recent interview with People magazine, his oldest son, Gary Crosby, revealed the dark side of his father's parenting.
Gary, who is now 49 years old, recently published his memoirs titled “Going My Own Way,” where he challenges the popular image of his father as a loving and wise figure.
According to Gary, his weight was a constant source of contention between him and his father.
He recalled how Bing would weigh him every week, and if he had gained weight, he would be summoned to his father's office for a beating.
“I had a big, broad *ss on me as a kid that used to annoy the hell out of my father,” Gary said, revealing that his father's favorite nickname for him was “Bucket Butt.”
The abuse was not limited to physical punishment; it was a regular occurrence in the Crosby household.
Gary stated that his father would come home at 6 o'clock and within five minutes, he would already know about Gary's alleged wrongdoings.
This would result in Gary getting bent over, his pants taken down, and beaten until he bled.
However, Gary coped with the pain by fantasizing about ways to murder his father.
Lindsay Crosby, the youngest of Bing's sons from his first marriage, supported his brother's memoirs and expressed hope that they would debunk the lies surrounding their father.
On the other hand, Phillip Crosby, another one of Bing's sons, dismissed Gary's claims as baseless whining, labeling him a crybaby.
Phillip stated that he was content with who he was, even if he too had experienced severe beatings.
In his memoirs, Gary also revealed the strict rules imposed on the boys when it came to eating.
They were required to finish everything on their plates.
Gary recounted an incident where the family had just moved into a 20-room mansion in Hollywood, and Phillip attempted to hide bacon and eggs under a rug.
When the food was discovered, Phillip was forced to eat it, dirt and all.
Dennis Crosby, Phillip's twin, acknowledged that Gary's revelations about their father's abuse were his own business.
However, he did admit that Gary had suffered the most severe treatment among the four brothers, as he was always the first to be disciplined.
None of the Crosby children currently hold steady jobs, as they receive monthly financial support from a trust fund established by their mother.
Bing also set up individual funds for each of his sons, but the money is locked in a blind trust
