Person

Jimmy Rushing

James Andrew Rushing (August 26, 1901 – June 8, 1972) was an American singer and pianist from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S., best known as the featured vocalist of Count Basie's Orchestra from 1935 to 1948.

Rushing was known as "Mr. Five by Five" and was the subject of an eponymous 1942 popular song that was a hit for Harry James and others; the lyrics describe Rushing's rotund build: "he's five f…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
August 26th, 1901
Died
June 8th, 1972
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Columbia
RCA
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Vanguard
Last updated: January 14th, 2019

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