Title
Portrait of Scott Joplin. First published in St. Louis Globe-Democrat newspaper, June 7, 1903.
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Scott Joplin
American composer, musician, and pianist
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Birthplace: Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
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Age at death: 49 years old
Sign: Sagittarius
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About Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin was a top American pianist and composer who was described by many as the ‘King of Ragtime’. He’s mostly remembered for his 1899 musical composition titled "Maple Leaf Rag". Some of his popular works are:
- “Original Rags” (1899)
- “Sunflower Slow Drag” (1901)
- “Elite Syncopations” (1902)
Parents
- Giles Joplin (father)
- Florence Givens (mother)
Spouse
- Lottie Stokes (married in 1909)
Awards
Below are some of the musician’s achievements:
- Songwriters Hall of Fame – inducted in 1970
- Pulitzer Prize (1976)
- Louis Walk of Fame – inducted in 1989
Trivia
He was trained by Julius Weiss, a renowned German music tutor.
In 1983, a stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service to celebrate the pianist.
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F.A.Q. about Scott Joplin
When is his birthday?
Scott Joplin's birthday is on November 24, 1867.
In how many days is his birthday?
Scott's birthday is in 215 days
How old was Scott when he died?
He was 49 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 1, 1917.
How old would he be today?
Scott Joplin would be 156 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Scott from?
He was born in Texarkana, Texas, U.S..