Bunny Berigan

Jazz, Musical Artist

1908 – 1942

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Who was Bunny Berigan?

Roland Bernard "Bunny" Berigan was an American jazz trumpeter who rose to fame during the swing era, but whose career and influence were shortened by a losing battle with alcoholism that ended with his early death at age 33 from cirrhosis. Although he composed some jazz instrumentals like "Chicken and Waffles" and "Blues", Berigan was best known for his virtuoso jazz trumpeting. His 1937 classic recording "I Can't Get Started" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1975.

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Born
Nov 2, 1908
Hilbert
Also known as
  • Bunny Berrigan
  • Rowland Bernard Berigan
  • Rowland Bernart Berigan
  • Berigan, Bunny
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Wisconsin
Died
Jun 2, 1942
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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