He was a self-taught pianist who worked as a ragtime pianist in the early 1900s. He was also a composer and arranger, and his works were published by several music publishers. His net worth was estimated to be around $12 million at the time of his death in 1949.
Euday L. Bowman was a self-taught pianist and composer who achieved great success in the early 1900s. His most famous work, the Twelfth Street Rag, was covered by jazz and blues musicians for decades after his death in 1949. His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $12 million.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $12 Million (2024)
About
Composer of the enormously popular Twelfth Street Rag, which was covered by jazz and blues musicians for decades after his death.
Before Fame
He traveled around the country playing pianos in bars and clubs. He came close to losing a leg in trying to hop a train on one occasion.
Trivia
He sold the rights to Twelfth Street Rag for $100, regaining them only after hit versions were made by Duke Ellington, and most famously, Pee Wee Hunt.
Family Life
His family was residing in Fort Worth, Texas, when he was born. He co-wrote Twelfth Street Rag with his sister Miss Mary M. Bowman with whom he lived.
Associated With
His legacy as composer of Twelfth Street Rag was solidified for a whole new generation when the long-running animated series SpongeBob SquarePants," created by Stephen Hillenburg, used a ukelele version of the piece for background music.
