EPISODE · Feb 12, 2009 · 8 MIN
Fats Waller 2
from Legacy Podcasts » BlackHistory · host Andy Cahn
Strangely enough, two things happened to Fats after he died: he essentially disappeared from our culture’s memory for over 30 years, and when he was talked about, it centered around his clowning and humor, which was sorely misunderstood. Despite his untimely death, Fats Waller spent nearly every day of his short life making the music [...]
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Strangely enough, two things happened to Fats after he died: he essentially disappeared from our culture's memory for over 30 years, and when he was talked about, it centered around his clowning and humor, which was sorely misunderstood. Despite his untimely death, Fats Waller spent nearly every day of his short life making the music he loved. In that time, he created a rich, prolific legacy that today is justly revered. Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended:nbsp; Fats Waller:nbsp; If You Gotta Ask
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