Scott Joplin nickname(s):
King of Ragtime Writers
Scott Joplin date of birth:
November 24, 1868
How old was Scott Joplin when died?
48
Where was Scott Joplin born?
Bowie County (now Texarkana), Texas, USA
When did Scott Joplin die?
April 1, 1917
What is Scott Joplin nationality?
American
What is Scott Joplin's occupation?
Composer, pianist, music teacher
What genre is Scott Joplin's work?
Ragtime, march, waltz
What instruments does Scott Joplin play?
Piano, cornet, guitar, mandolin, violin, banjo, vocals
Short Biography
Scott Joplin (/ˈdʒɒplɪn/; c. 1867/1868 – April 1, 1917) was an African-American composer and pianist. Joplin achieved fame for his ragtime compositions and was dubbed the "King of Ragtime Writers". During his brief career, he wrote 44 original ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his first pieces, the "Maple Leaf Rag", became ragtime's first and most influential hit, and has been recognized as the archetypal rag.