As per our current Database, Artie Shaw has been died on Dec 30, 2004 (age 94).
When Artie Shaw die, Artie Shaw was 94 years old.
| Popular As | Artie Shaw |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Age | 94 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | May 23, 1910 (New York City, NY) |
| Birthday | May 23 |
| Town/City | New York City, NY |
| Nationality | NY |
Artie Shaw’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Artie Shaw was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.
One of the greatest jazz clarinetists in history. He pioneered Third Stream and even veered into bebop territory before he retired.
His first instrument was the saxophone, but he was playing the clarinet by the time he had left home at 16 to tour with a band.
He and his big band popularized Cole Porter's 'Begin the Beguine' with a legendary and influential recording of the piece in 1938.
His father was a dressmaker and Photographer. He was married eight times, including to Lana Turner and Ava Gardner. He had two sons, Jonathan and Steven.
He signed Billie Holiday with his band.
