The Ragtime Composer, Scott Joplin, is regarded as The King of Ragtime: he changed peoples perception of the genre and helped to make it popular. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Joplin, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a positive Monday: Maple Leaf Rag
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Joplin
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Scott Joplin |
| Born | c. late 1867 or early 1868 Northeast Texas, U.S. |
| Origin | Texarkana, Texas |
| Died | April 1, 1917 (aged 49) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Ragtime, march, waltz |
| Occupations | Composer, pianist, music teacher |
| Instruments | Piano, cornet, guitar, mandolin, violin, banjo, vocals |
| Years active | 1895–1917 |
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