Howard Biggs

Howard Biggs
From Billboard 1944 Music Yearbook
From Billboard 1944 Music Yearbook
Background information
Birth nameHoward Maceo Biggs
Born(1916-10-13)October 13, 1916
Seattle, Washington, United States
DiedNovember 24, 1999(1999-11-24) (aged 83)
Houston, Texas, US
GenresR&B, jazz, musical theatre
Occupation(s)Pianist, songwriter, arranger
InstrumentPiano
Years active1927– c.1980

Howard Maceo Biggs (October 13, 1916 – November 24, 1999)[1] was an American pianist, songwriter and arranger. He is noted for his involvement with doo-wop and other styles including jazz, and was influential in the first days of rock and roll.[2]

  1. ^ Dead Rock Stars Club. Accessed 20 August 2015
  2. ^ Biography by Eugene Chadbourne, Allmusic.com. Accessed 20 August 2015