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Born: July 10, 1915 in St. Louis, MO
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: July 27, 1977 in Chicago, IL
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Milt Buckner, the "St. Louis Fireball," is generally credited with having popularized the Hammond organ during the early 1950s. First introduced in 1934, the instrument was immediately seized upon by Thomas "Fats" Waller, whose syncopated pipe organ ...More >>

Discography: 2002 Milt Buckner and His Alumni 1996 Milt Buckner/Illinois Jacquet/Buddy Tate 1993 Boogie for Piano and Organ 1975 Green Onions 1974 Block Chords Parade More >>

Similar Artists: Wild Bill Davis Don Patterson Big John Patton Bill Doggett More >>

Influenced By: Earl Hines Wild Bill Davis Fats Waller Cab Calloway Lionel Hampton More >> Followers: Shirley Scott George Shearing Jimmy Smith Jimmy McGriff More >>

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