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Before the Fame
He was born in Rochester, New York around Christmas day. His father Cabell Calloway II was a lawyer. And his mother was a teacher and church organist. -
Beginning of music career
Calloway's mother began to arrange vocal lessons with Ruth Mcabee. -
Education
Calloway graduates from high school in Baltimore. -
Career
Calloway features in Hollywood film "The Singing Kid". -
Music career
Calloway had made the decision of disbanding and became a contract band. -
Musical
He had starred in a hit revival of “Hello Dolly”. -
Tour
Calloway had lead the Woody Herman Orchestra. -
Films
Calloway has participated in films such as “The Cotton Club”. -
Family
His grandson appeared with him in the Kennedy Center concert. -
Death
He had suffered and died from a stroke in a Delaware nursing home.
