THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Count Basie
Count Basie was born on August 21, 1904 in Red Bank and died on April 26, 1984, aged 79.
Born
August 21, 1904
Count Basie died aged 79.
Died: April 26, 1984
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Red Bank
- Professions
- songwriter, bandleader, jazz musician, orchestra leader, composer, musician, pianist, conductor, actor, organist, autobiographer
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Count Basie
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Birth name
- William James Basie
- Pseudonyms
- Count Basie
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Quick answers
When was Count Basie born?
Count Basie was born on August 21, 1904 in Red Bank and died on April 26, 1984, aged 79.
How old was Count Basie when they died?
Count Basie died aged 79.