Hoagy Carmichael

USA, 1927–1981

American composer and pianist (1899-1981) who wrote 'Stardust' and 'Georgia on My Mind', both of which became standards in the jazz and popular repertoire.

MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Hoagy Carmichael and 1 artist Hoagy Carmichael influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Hoagy Carmichael?

• Bix Beiderbecke — Beiderbecke was Carmichael's closest friend and muse — 'Stardust' grew from Bix's improvising, and Carmichael's memoirs are half about him.

Which artists did Hoagy Carmichael influence?

• George Harrison — Hoagy Carmichael was cited by Harrison as one of his earliest musical influences.