Fatha...
Earl once gave a radio announcer a "fatherly" lecture about his immoderate drinking after which the announcer began introducing the pianist as "Father" (Fatha) Hines.
Earl Hines was born on December 28, 1903.
Earl Hines was born on December 28, 1903.
Earl 'Fatha' Hines was born on December 28, 1903.
Earl 'Fatha' Hines was born on December 28, 1903.
Earl 'Fatha' Hines died on April 22, 1983 at the age of 79.
Earl 'Fatha' Hines died on April 22, 1983 at the age of 79.
His nickname is Junior.
Once Upon a Time - Earl Hines album - was created in 1966.
Earl 'Fatha' Hines was born on December 28, 1903 and died on April 22, 1983. Earl 'Fatha' Hines would have been 79 years old at the time of death or 111 years old today.
Earl Hines formed his band in 1928
He was given the title by a radio announcer in the late nineteen thirties who felt that he should be on an equal level with Duke Ellington and Earl Hines
Probably his most important influence was James.P.Johnson.