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 (4,494 views/month, #6,656 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in New York City^[2], Fats Waller…
• 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^[12].
• English was Fats Waller's native language^[13].
• Fats Waller is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[14].
• 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^[15].
• Fats Waller was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School^[16].
• Fats Waller received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[17].
• Fats Waller was a member of Fats Waller and his Rhythm^[18].
• Fats Waller is recorded as male^[19].
• Fats Waller's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Fats Waller's genre is jazz^[21].
• Fats Waller's Commons category is recorded as Fats Waller^[22].
• Fats Waller's archives at is recorded as Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture^[23].
• The cause of death was pneumonia^[24].
• Fats Waller's family name is recorded as Waller^[25].
• Fats Waller's given name is recorded as Thomas^[26].
• Fats Waller's given name is recorded as Wright^[27].

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Origins and Family

Fats Waller was born in New York City^[2]. He was born on May 21, 1904^[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[14]. English was his native language^[13].

Education

Fats Waller was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School^[16]. He studied under James P. Johnson^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist^[6], composer^[7], singer^[8], songwriter^[9], jazz musician^[10], and conductor^[15].

Recognition

Fats Waller received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[17].

Death and Burial

Fats Waller died on December 15, 1943^[5]. He died in Kansas City^[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia^[24].

Why It Matters

Fats Waller ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,494 views/month, #6,656 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[29] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[30]

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^[16].

What awards did Fats Waller receive?

Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award^[17].