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How did count basie get the nickname count?

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How did Count Basie acquire the nickname COUNT?
He was given the title by a radio announcer in the late nineteen thirties who felt that he should be on an equal level with Duke Ellington and Earl Hines
How did count basie get his nickname?
His band member called him count because during rehershal he would always count...
Who were Count Basie's singers?
Jimmy Rushing as vocalist and sometimes Joe Williams sang with his band.
What music did count basie play?
he played ragtime music for more info got to http://www.swingmusic.net/Count_Basie.html ~ and always remember............. E = MC2