voc, 1896-1972 US
Singer / Songwriter of Jazz
A.k.a. Philip Kerley Baxter
Phil Baxter (September 5, 1896 – November 21, 1972) was an American songwriter, singer and band leader. Born on September 5, 1896 in Navarro County, Texas, he graduated from Daniel Baker College. He is perhaps best known for his novelty song, "Piccolo Pete", a notable hit for Ted Weems and His Orchestra. Another song, "I'm a Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas" was successfully recorded by many artists, including Sidney Bechet, Bennie Moten, Arthur Godfrey and Louis Armstrong.
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