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What other names was Cab known by?

  • The Duke of Swing

  • The Count of Cool

  • The Hi-de-ho Man

  • The Baron of Bop

Answer

**Cab Calloway**, known as the "Hi-de-ho Man" due to his signature catchphrase, was a prominent American jazz singer, bandleader, and dancer during the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s. He gained immense popularity for his energetic performances and charismatic stage presence, becoming one of the most influential figures in jazz music and popular culture.
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