Count Basie
(1904-1984)
American jazz musician and composer (1904–1984) – Count Basie was born in Red Bank (Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States) on August 21st, 1904 and died in Hollywood (City in southern Broward County, Florida, United States) on April 26th, 1984 at the age of 79. Today Count Basie would be 119 years old.
Age
how old was Count Basie when he died?
79
Count Basie died in 1984 at the age of 79.
Biographical data
| Birthday | August 21st, 1904 (Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Red Bank Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Death Date | April 26th, 1984 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Hollywood City in southern Broward County, Florida, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Leo (The Lion) ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon 龍 |
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Birthday
When was Count Basie born?
Count Basie was born on August 21st, 1904.
Death
When did Count Basie die?
Count Basie died on April 26th, 1984 at the age of 79 in Hollywood (City in southern Broward County, Florida, United States). Today Count Basie would be 119 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Count Basie born?
Red Bank (Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States).
Death place
Where did Count Basie die?
Hollywood (City in southern Broward County, Florida, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Count Basie?
Count Basie was born in the zodiac sign Leo (The Lion).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Count Basie have?
Count Basie was born in 1904 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dragon.
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