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What was Cab Calloway's full name?

  • Cabell Calloway IV

  • Charles Calloway

  • Cabell Calloway III

  • Clifton Calloway

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Cab Calloway, born Cabell Calloway III on December 25, 1907, was an iconic American jazz singer, bandleader, and dancer who gained prominence during the Harlem Renaissance and Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s. Known for his energetic performances and distinctive vocal style, Calloway led a renowned big band and popularized songs like "Minnie the Moocher" and "Jumpin' Jive."
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