Jesse Stone (musician)

Jesse Stone
Background information
Birth nameJesse Albert Stone
Also known as
  • Charles Calhoun
Born(1901-11-16)November 16, 1901
Atchison, Kansas, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 1999(1999-04-01) (aged 97)
Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • arranger
  • record producer
InstrumentPiano
Years active1920s–1966
LabelsAtlantic

Jesse Albert Stone (November 16, 1901 – April 1, 1999) was an American rhythm and blues musician and songwriter whose influence spanned a wide range of genres. He also used the pseudonyms Charles Calhoun and Chuck Calhoun. His best-known composition as Calhoun was "Shake, Rattle and Roll".

Ahmet Ertegun once stated that "Jesse Stone did more to develop the basic rock 'n' roll sound than anybody else."

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