Please tell me why he was so famous? Can you tell me some fun facts about him too? please?
2007-10-27 16:58:36 · 4 answers · asked by RasberryJuiceBox 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
From a Biography of Charlie Parker.
Charles "Yardbird" Parker was an amazing saxophonist who gained wide recognition for his brilliant solos and innovative improvisations. He was, without a doubt, one of the most influential and talented musicians in jazz history.
Full Name: Charles Christopher Parker
Born: August 29, 1920, in Kansas City, Kansas
Died: March 12, 1955, in New York
Married: Rebecca Ruffin, 1936; Geraldine Scott, 1943; Doris Snyder, 1948; and Chan Richardson, 1950; He had five children.
Nickname origin:
There are two stories.
1. He lived "free as a bird."
2. When touring with Jay McShann, they accidentally hit a chicken (a yardbird) with their car and Parker made them stop to pick it up so he could have his landlady cook it for him.
2007-10-27 17:23:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was one of the finest sax players who ever lived, mainly. He was a pioneer of the "bebop" style of jazz, which involved complex chord progressions and syncopation, and he was without peer as an improvisational player. Like many musicians, he died young and tragically due to his dependence on drugs.
2007-10-28 01:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by john_holliday_1876 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was an innovative alto saxophone player in the bebop era of jazz.
There are not many fun facts about him, he died young of drug use
2007-10-28 01:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a great musician. There was a movie made about him -- it's called Bird.
2007-10-28 00:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by waia2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋