Famous American Pianists

Birthdate: March 17, 1919

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Died: February 15, 1965

Jazz pianist/singer Nat King Cole, father of singer Natalie Cole, is best remembered for tracks such as Too Young and Mona Lisa. His last album, L-O-V-E, was recorded while he battled lung cancer. With The Nat King Cole Show, he became the first African-American to host his own show.