yes, he had a mom and a dad
Dad: Harvey Lee Basie His father was a coachman and caretaker for a wealthy judge. After automobiles replaced horses his father became a handyman and a groundskeeper.
Mom: Lillian Ann Childs His mother was a piano player who gave Basie his first piano lessons.
yes. his life sucked
Count Basie went by The Count, and The Kid from Red Bank.
I Told You So - Count Basie album - was created on 14-01-12.
Basie was at his peak in the late 30's and 40's.
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Count Basie
Count Basie's birth name is Basie, William Allen.
Count Basie and his Barons of Rhythm
Count Basie went by The Count, and The Kid from Red Bank.
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Count Basie Orchestra was created in 1936.
He like to use a piano like his father
William 'Count' Basie was born on August 21, 1904.
Count Basie at Newport was created on 1957-09-07.
The cast of Count Basie at Carnegie Hall - 1981 includes: Count Basie as himself Count Basie Orchestra as Themselves Tony Bennett as himself Big Joe Williams as himself Sarah Vaughan as herself
For the First Time - Count Basie album - was created in 1974.
William 'Count' Basie died on April 26, 1984 at the age of 79.
Count Basie's theme song was One O'clock Jump