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Eubie Blake was an American pianist, composer, and lyricist. He was one of the most influential figures in early jazz and ragtime music. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and began playing the piano at the age of four. He was a self-taught musician, and his career spanned over seven decades. Blake was a prolific composer, writing over 300 songs, including the popular "Charleston Rag" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry." He also wrote the music for the Broadway musical Shuffle Along, which was the first all-black musical to be produced on Broadway. Blake was a major influence on jazz and ragtime music, and his influence can be heard in the works of many jazz and ragtime musicians, including Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, and Duke Ellington. In his later years, Blake continued to perform and compose, and he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. He died in 1983 at the age of 96. Eubie Blake's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He earned his wealth through his career as a musician, composer, and lyricist. He also earned money from royalties from his compositions and performances.

Popular As James Hubert Blake
Occupation soundtrack,actor,composer
Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 7 February, 1887
Birthday 7 February
Birthplace Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Date of death 12 February, 1983
Died Place Brooklyn, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Eubie Blake Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Eubie Blake's Wife?

His wife is Marion Gant Tyler (27 December 1945 - 1982) ( her death), Avis Lee (July 1910 - 1939) ( her death)

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Wife Marion Gant Tyler (27 December 1945 - 1982) ( her death), Avis Lee (July 1910 - 1939) ( her death)
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Eubie Blake Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Eubie Blake worth at the age of 96 years old? Eubie Blake’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Eubie Blake's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1983

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1983.

1981

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 80-82. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.

1979

Was nominated for Broadway's 1979 Tony Award for the autobiographical musical "Eubie!," his music with lyrics by several collaborators.

1915

Songwriter ("I'm Just Wild About Harry", "You Were Meant For Me", "Memories of You"), pianist and arranger, Eubie Blake was educated at New York University. He studied the Schillinger System, and studied with Margaret Marshall and Llewellyn Wilson. He was a pianist and organist in cafés and in vaudeville and theatres. In 1915 he joined a vaudeville team with Noble Sissle, and in 1917 he became assistant conductor to Jim Europe at the Clef Club, then he toured in a musical show organized by Europe from musicians of the US Army's 369th Infantry Regiment. During World War II he toured with the USO for five years.