Rudy Wiedoeft

About Rudy Wiedoeft

Birth Day: January 3, 1893
Birth Place: Detroit, MI
Died On: Feb 18, 1940 (age 47)
Birth Sign: Capricorn

Rudy Wiedoeft Net Worth

Rudy Wiedoeft was born on January 3, 1893 in Detroit, MI. Popular saxophonist of the 1920s who helped to popularize the instrument through his many radio performances.
Rudy Wiedoeft is a member of Saxophonist

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About

Popular Saxophonist of the 1920s who helped to popularize the instrument through his many radio performances.

Before Fame

He learned violin during his childhood but after breaking his bowing arm, he switched to clarinet, and at fifteen, he picked up the saxophone.

Trivia

His 1918 signature hit "Saxophobia" inspired a new generation of jazz sound that unfortunately Weidoeft himself could not keep up with.

Family Life

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of German immigrants.

Associated With

Hubert Vallee, another aspiring Saxophonist, was so awed by Wiedoeft's playing that he changed his first name to Rudy, becoming Rudy Vallee.