Eubie Blake

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eubie Blake
Occupation	Jazz Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 7, 1887(1887-02-07)
Age	137
Date Of Death	1983-02-12
Birthplace	Baltimore
Country	United States
Birth City	Maryland
Horoscope	Aquarius

Eubie Blake Biography

Eubie Blake is one of the most popular and richest Jazz Singer who was born on February 7, 1887 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Jazz pianist and Ragtime. Together with Ragtime and jazz pianist. With Noble Sissle he wrote Shuffle Along, one of the earliest Broadway musicals written and directed by African-Americans. He composed Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals composed and directed by African-Americans.

He was among the first African-American directors of an Broadway musical, however He was one of the primary African-American directors of a Broadway musical, but Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American actress to win an Academy Award. was the first actress of African descent to be awarded the Academy Award.

He was married to Avis Lee during July of 1910 and then Marion Gant Tyler on December 27, 1945.

Eubie Blake Net Worth

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

He bought an organ that cost $75 and was paid 25 cents per week.

He stated, “Down South where I come from you don’t go around hitting too many white keys,” as an explanation as to the reason his songs contained numerous Sharps as well as flats.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Eubie Blake Dating?

According to our records, Eubie Blake married to Marion Gant Tyler , Avis Lee. As of December 1, 2023, Eubie Blake’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Eubie Ranked on the list of most popular Jazz Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eubie Blake celebrates birthday on February 7 of every year.

Top Facts about Eubie Blake

1. Eubie Blake was a pioneering African-American jazz pianist.
2. He composed over 300 songs during his career.
3. Blake was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1887.
4. He began playing piano at the age of six.
5. Blake’s most famous composition is “I’m Just Wild About Harry.”
6. He performed with his longtime collaborator Noble Sissle.
7. Blake lived to be 96 years old before passing away in 1983.
8. In addition to piano, he also played organ and violin.
9. Blake received numerous awards and honors throughout his life.
10. His music continues to influence jazz musicians today.

Why was Eubie Blake important?

Eubie Blake was one of the most important figures in early-20th-century African-American music, and one whose longevity made him a storehouse of the history of ragtime and early jazz music and culture.

Did Eubie Blake have kids?

Blake had no children. A year after his second marriage, Mr. Blake retired at the age of 63 and began studying the Schillinger method of composition at New York University.

How old is Eubie Blake?

96 years (1887–1983)

What school did Eubie Blake go to?

New York University

Why is ragtime called ragtime?

Musical form According to some sources the name “ragtime” may come from the “ragged or syncopated rhythm” of the right hand. A rag written in 3/4 time is a “ragtime waltz.”