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Music Appreciation

Dyedinthewoolliberal

(15,670 posts) Tue May 21, 2024, 09:49 AM May 21

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Fats Waller was born on this date.

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Fats Waller was born on this date. (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal May 21 OP

I've never seen any picture of Waller without a smile on his face. He was an engaging performer and fun to watch with .. marble falls May 21 #1

He was supposedly the creator of Rock-n-Roll. Omnipresent May 21 #2

Screw Clapton, but a lot of rock and rollers co-opted Waller and other black artists, including Pat Boone and Elvis ... marble falls May 21 #3

marble falls

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1. I've never seen any picture of Waller without a smile on his face. He was an engaging performer and fun to watch with ..

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Tue May 21, 2024, 09:54 AM

May 21

... a nimble, fluid hand.

Omnipresent

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2. He was supposedly the creator of Rock-n-Roll.

Reply to marble falls (Reply #1)

Tue May 21, 2024, 10:15 AM

May 21

According to Eric Clapton.

marble falls

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3. Screw Clapton, but a lot of rock and rollers co-opted Waller and other black artists, including Pat Boone and Elvis ...

Reply to Omnipresent (Reply #2)

Tue May 21, 2024, 11:21 AM

May 21

... some outright stole material, claiming authorship, including Led Zeplin.

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