Scott Joplin Piano Rags Birthday

November 24, 1868

Reported birthday of the “King of Ragtime,” Scott Joplin. When a musician’s work is still popular a century after his death, he did it right.

This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.

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