Fats Waller
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Fats Waller
Summary
Fats Waller is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on May 21, 1904[3]. He passed away in Kansas City[4]. He died on December 15, 1943[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], composer[7], singer[8], songwriter[9], and jazz musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,786 views/month, #6,656 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in New York City[2], Fats Waller…
- Fats Waller's place of birth was Harlem[12].
- Fats Waller died in Kansas City[4].
- Fats Waller was born on May 21, 1904[3].
- Fats Waller died on December 15, 1943[5].
- Fats Waller held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was Fats Waller's native language[14].
- Fats Waller is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
- Fats Waller's professions included pianist[6].
- Fats Waller's professions included composer[7].
- Fats Waller worked as a singer[8].
- Fats Waller worked as a songwriter[9].
- Fats Waller worked as a jazz musician[10].
- Fats Waller's professions included conductor[16].
- Fats Waller was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School[17].
- Fats Waller received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18].
- Fats Waller was a member of Fats Waller and his Rhythm[19].
- Fats Waller is recorded as male[20].
- Fats Waller's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Fats Waller's genre is jazz[22].
- Fats Waller's Commons category is recorded as Fats Waller[23].
- Fats Waller's archives at is recorded as Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture[24].
- The cause of death was pneumonia[25].
- Fats Waller's family name is recorded as Waller[26].
- Fats Waller's given name is recorded as Thomas[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include New York City[2], a global city[28], in United States[29], founded in 1624[30] and Harlem[12], a neighborhood of Manhattan[31], in United States[32], founded in 1653[33]. Fats Waller was born on May 21, 1904[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Fats Waller's education included a stint at DeWitt Clinton High School[17]. He studied under James P. Johnson[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[6], composer[7], singer[8], songwriter[9], jazz musician[10], and conductor[16].
Recognition
Fats Waller received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18].
Death and Burial
Fats Waller died on December 15, 1943[5]. He passed away in Kansas City[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[25].
Why It Matters
Fats Waller ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,786 views/month, #6,656 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Fats Waller born?
Fats Waller's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Fats Waller die?
Fats Waller died in Kansas City[4].
What did Fats Waller do for work?
Fats Waller worked as pianist[6], composer[7], singer[8], songwriter[9], and jazz musician[10].
Where did Fats Waller go to school?
Fats Waller was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School[17].
What awards did Fats Waller receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18].