And now, Artie Shaw

[Leslie]

One of the most famous American band leaders of the swing era, the clarinettist Artie Shaw, has died.



He died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 94.

His 1938 recording of the Cole Porter tune Begin the Beguine helped make him one of the most famous and highly-paid musicians in the US at the time. A self-declared perfectionist, Shaw was married eight times. His wives included Hollywood actresses Lana Turner, Ava Gardner and Evelyn Keyes.

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R.I.P.

 

[chcr]

Always loved Big Band music. I for one will miss him.

Shaw was married eight times. His wives included Hollywood actresses Lana Turner, Ava Gardner and Evelyn Keyes.

And people wonder why we get in to music.

 

[abooja]

Wow, and I would have sworn he had already died.

RIP.