Some of the most interesting stories come from the quieter parts of history, where a person’s true self is found in the music they played and the connections they made. Billy Tipton was a gifted musician whose life, both on and off stage, was as rich and complex as the jazz he loved... ​ Billy Tipton was born Dorothy Lucille Tipton on December 29, 1914, in Oklahoma City. He grew up in a time when being different was not widely accepted. From early on, Billy showed a real tale