Howard Biggs | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Howard Maceo Biggs |
Born | Seattle, Washington, United States | October 13, 1916
Died | November 24, 1999 Houston, Texas, US | (aged 83)
Genres | R&B, jazz, musical theatre |
Occupation(s) | Pianist, songwriter, arranger |
Instrument | Piano |
Years active | 1927– 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]