Ragtime and 1902
Scott Joplins
Scott Joplins
Scott Joplin WAS the composer.
Scott Joplin was born on November 24, 1868.
Scott Joplin's first wife was Belle Hayden
Because he a great composer .
Voted "King of Ragtime"
Scott Joplin's mother played the banjo. She was a former slave and a musician, which influenced Joplin's early exposure to music. This background contributed to his development as a composer and pianist, ultimately leading to his prominence in ragtime music.
The film The Sting used several of his compositions
Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer and The Rag Time Dance
Amy Jolpin