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Cab Calloway

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The Resume

    (December 25, 1907-November 17, 1994)
    Birth Name is Cabell Calloway III
    Raised in Baltimore
    Leader of the Cab Calloway Band
    Wrote and performed the songs 'Minnie the Moocher,' 'Jumping Jive' and many others
    Acted in 'The Blues Brothers,' 'The Cincinnati Kid,' 'Stormy Weather' and many musicals in the 30's and 40's
    Appeared in Janet Jackson's 'Alright' video

Why he might be annoying:

    He left law school to pursue music.
    His trademarks were a white tuxedo and the phrase 'Hi-de-ho.'
    He conked his hair.
    He spoke in jive.
    'The man in the zoot suit with the reet pleats' was what some people called him in the 30's and 40's.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was the leader of the band at the Cotton Club.
    He made a comeback in the 80's thanks to the 'Blues Brothers,' 'Sesame Street' and Janet Jackson.
    He was in the original Broadway and London casts of 'Porgy and Bess.'
    He was a multiple-threat.
    He popularized the look and attitude of big band music.
    He was parodied in many 'Looney Tunes' and by comedians.
    'Blues Brothers 2000' is dedicated in his memory (along with John Belushi and John Candy).

Credit: Hoxy and Long Tall Sally


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 24 Votes: 4.17% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 75 Votes: 44.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 11 Votes: 9.09% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 61 Votes: 59.02% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 61 Votes: 47.54% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 67 Votes: 37.31% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 39.29% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 46 Votes: 36.96% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 75 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 137 Votes: 44.53% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 247 Votes: 41.30% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 299 Votes: 43.14% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 274 Votes: 41.24% Annoying