- Born
- 29 November 1912
Mount Calvary - Died
- 21 October 2020
Costa Mesa - Country
- United States
Biography
Viola Smith was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Viola Smith was born on 29 November 1912 in Mount Calvary and died on 21 October 2020 in Costa Mesa. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Viola Clara Smith (née Schmitz; November 29, 1912 – October 21, 2020) was an American drummer best known for her work in orchestras, swing bands, and popular music from the 1920s until 1975. She was one of the first professional female drummers, and was the world's longest-lived female drummer, dying in October 2020 at the age of 107. She played five times on The Ed Sullivan Show, as well as in two films and the Broadway musical Cabaret.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Viola Smith play?
Viola Smith is known for playing drum kit.
When and where was Viola Smith born?
Viola Smith was born 29 November 1912 in Mount Calvary.
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