EntertainmentAmerican1907 – 1994
Cab Calloway
Jazz legend, 'The Hi-De-Ho Man,' Cotton Club bandleader
Biography
Cab Calloway was an iconic American jazz singer, bandleader, and entertainer known for his energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and his signature catchphrase 'Hi-De-Ho.' He was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance and swing era.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1907
Died
1994
Thinking about the name
Calloway
English origin
“Derived from an English surname meaning 'cal water' or 'stone water,' referring to a rocky stream or water source. The name evokes both natural imagery and a sophisticated, stately quality. It's perhaps most memorably associated with the legendary jazz musician Cab Calloway, lending it cultural cool and artistic resonance.”