Hadda Brooks

Hadda Brooks

  • Birthday: 1916-10-29
  • Deathday: 2002-11-21
  • Place of birth: Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Also know as: Queen of the Boogie

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hadda Brooks (October 29, 1916 – November 21, 2002) was an American pianist, vocalist and composer. Her first single, "Swingin' the Boogie", which she composed, was issued in 1945. She was billed as "Queen of the Boogie". She sang at Hawaii's official statehood ceremony in 1959 and was reportedly asked for a private audience by Pope Pius XII.

Filmography

In a Lonely Place

1950

As Singer

Out of the Blue

1947

As Herself

The Thirteenth Floor

1999

As Lounge Piano Player

The Bad and the Beautiful

1952

As Piano Player (uncredited)

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