Cab Calloway

Quick Facts

Full Name	Cab Calloway
Occupation	Jazz Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 25, 1907(1907-12-25)
Age	117
Date Of Death	1994-11-18
Birthplace	Rochester
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Cab Calloway Biography

Cab Calloway is one of the most popular and richest Jazz Singer who was born on December 25, 1907 in Rochester, New York, United States. A jazz singer and bandleader who sang “Minnie the Moocher”, and led and performed with one the most important big bands.

He led his big band, and had it staffed with artists such as Dizzy Giglipie.

He married Wenonah Betty Konacher in 1928. After their divorce in 1949, they remarried Zulme nuffie MacNeal.

Cab Calloway Net Worth

Cab Calloway is one of the richest Jazz Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cab Calloway 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His sister Blanche and he toured with Plantation Days, a popular black music revue.

He dedicated his whole life to music making and performing, singing until his death in 1994 at the age of 86.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Cab Calloway height 5 ft 10 in Cab weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Cab Calloway Dating?

According to our records, Cab Calloway married to Zulme MacNeal , Wenonah Conacher. As of December 1, 2023, Cab Calloway’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Cab Ranked on the list of most popular Jazz Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cab Calloway celebrates birthday on December 25 of every year.

Top Facts about Cab Calloway

1. Cab Calloway was a jazz singer and bandleader.
2. He was born on December 25, 1907 in Rochester, New York.
3. Calloway’s band was known for their energetic performances and swing music.
4. His most famous song is “Minnie the Moocher.”
5. Calloway appeared in several films including “Stormy Weather” (1943).
6. He performed with other notable musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie.
7. Calloway was also an actor and appeared on Broadway in “Porgy and Bess.”
8. He died on November 18, 1994 at the age of 86.
9. Calloway received numerous awards throughout his career including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
10. His influence can still be heard in modern music today.

What is Cab Calloway's most famous song?

Therefore, according to the old music charts, Calloway’s most popular song is “Minnie the Moocher”, which hit #1 in 1931. “Minnie the Moocher” was huge when it was released by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra in 1931. It sold over a million copies and was the biggest chart-topper in 1931.

Why was Cab Calloway important?

Cab Calloway, byname of Cabell Calloway III, (born December 25, 1907, Rochester, New York, U.S.—died November 18, 1994, Hockessin, Delaware), American bandleader, singer, and all-around entertainer known for his exuberant performing style and for leading one of the most highly regarded big bands of the swing era.

Is Cab Calloway based on a real person?

The name of Bono’s character is Clay Calloway, a tribute for the real-life musician Cab Calloway.

How did Cab Calloway became famous?

Singer Cab Calloway became a star with his performances at the Cotton Club and his song “Minnie the Moocher” (1931). He also appeared on stage and in films.

What does the name Calloway mean?

The name Calloway is both a boy’s name and a girl’s name of Latin origin meaning “ pebbly place “. Calloway is one of those irresistibly jaunty, animated three-syllable surnames, like Sullivan and Finnegan — but this one has the added attraction of jazzy ties to the immortal “Dean of American Jive,” Cab Calloway.