Hadda Brooks nickname(s):
Queen of the Boogie
Hadda Brooks date of birth:
October 29, 1916
How old was Hadda Brooks when died?
86
When did Hadda Brooks die?
November 21, 2002
What is Hadda Brooks's occupation?
Pianist, vocalist and composer
What genre is Hadda Brooks's work?
Blues, boogie woogie, jazz, R&B
What instruments does Hadda Brooks play?
Piano, vocals
Short Biography
Hadda Brooks (October 29, 1916 – November 21, 2002) was an American pianist, vocalist and composer. Her first single, "Swingin' the Boogie", which she composed, was issued in 1945. She was billed as "Queen of the Boogie". She sang at Hawaii's official statehood ceremony in 1959 and was reportedly asked for a private audience by Pope Pius XII.