Fats Waller date of birth:
May 21, 1904
How old was Fats Waller when died?
39
Where was Fats Waller born?
New York, New York, United States
When did Fats Waller die?
December 15, 1943
How tall is Fats Waller?
6' (183 cm)
What is Fats Waller nationality?
American
What is Fats Waller's occupation?
Pianist, singer, organist
What genre is Fats Waller's work?
Dixieland, jazz, swing, stride, ragtime
What instruments does Fats Waller play?
Piano, vocals, organ
Short Biography
Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer, whose innovations to the Harlem stride style laid the groundwork for modern jazz piano, and whose best-known compositions, "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose", were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1984 and 1999.