| Billy Baskette (1884 - 1949) États-Unis Billy Baskette (né William James Baskette; October 20, 1884 – November 8, 1949) was an American pianist and composer who wrote popular songs of the Tin Pan Alley era. He also wrote one of the most successful World War I war songs, "Good Bye Broadway, Hello France'. Baskette was born on October 20, 1884 in Henderson, Kentucky. His career in music began as a bassist in a circus band.
He also was involved in vaudeville performances as a dancer and a pianist. Later, he became a staff composer for various music publishing firms in Chicago and New York City.
He died in Culver City, California on November 8, 1949. (Retracter) ... (lire la suite) Source de l'extrait biographique : Wikipedia
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