Cole was one of the first African Americans to host a television variety show, The Nat King Cole Show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death from lung cancer in February 1965.
Birth name | Nathaniel Adams Coles |
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Also known as | Nat Cole |
Born | March 17, 1919 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | February 15, 1965 (aged 45) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Genres | Vocal jazz, swing, traditional pop |
Occupation(s) | Vocalist, pianist |
Instruments | Piano, vocals, organ |
Years active | 1935–1965 |
Labels | Capitol |
Associated acts | Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin |
Nat King Cole
Discography | Studio albums | Compilation albums | Singles | Songs | Tours | Videography | Filmography | Television