About Josh Billings
Lived 1904 – 1957 (aged 52–53). Josh Billings was a drummer and jazz drummer.
Frank R. "Josh" Billings (1904 – March 13, 1957) was an American jazz drummer.
Born in Chicago, after moving to New York Billings performed and recorded with Jack Teagarden, Eddie Condon, and Red McKenzie in the Mound City Blue Blowers.
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Who was Josh Billings?
American jazz musician (1905–1957)
When was Josh Billings born?
Josh Billings was born in 1904 in Chicago.
When did Josh Billings die?
Josh Billings died on 13 March 1957.
What was Josh Billings's occupation?
Josh Billings was a drummer and jazz drummer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Josh Billings (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josh Billings. https://biography.guide/josh-billings-drummer/
MLA: "Josh Billings." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/josh-billings-drummer/.
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