Eubie Blake Death
Eubie passed away on February 12, 1983 at the age of 96.
When did Eubie Blake die?
February 12, 1983How old was Eubie Blake when died?
96
Eubie Blake Birthday and Date of Death
Eubie Blake was born on February 7, 1887 and died on February 12, 1983. Eubie was 96 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 7, 1887
Date of Death: February 12, 1983
Age at Death: 96
Eubie Blake - Biography
James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983) was an American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, Blake and long-time collaborator Noble Sissle wrote Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals to be written and directed by African Americans. Blake's compositions included such hits as "Bandana Days", "Charleston Rag", "Love Will Find a Way", "Memories of You" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry". The musical Eubie!, which opened on Broadway in 1978, featured his works.
