Hoagy Carmichael

Pianist

Birthday November 22, 1899

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Indiana

DEATH DATE Dec 27, 1981 (82)

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About

Pianist and singer who composed many classic songs, including "Star Dust" and "Heart and Soul."

Before Fame

He worked in construction, at a bicycle chain factory, and at a slaughterhouse to help with his family's finances.

Trivia

Ray Charles performed a cover in the 1960s of Carmichael's song "Georgia On My Mind."

Family Life

He married Ruth Meinardi on March 14, 1937; after their divorce in 1955, he remarried Wanda McKay on May 20, 1977.

Associated With

He did a collaboration with Louis Armstrong on the song "Rockin' Chair."