Background
Basie, William was born on August 21, 1904 in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States. Son of Harvey Lee and Lillian (Child) Basie.
Basie, William was born on August 21, 1904 in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States. Son of Harvey Lee and Lillian (Child) Basie.
Student public
Musician theatres, hotels, night clubs.
Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Dance Orchestra Leaders Association (Executive Board directors), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Married Catherine Morgan, July 12, 1942 (deceased.