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Opie Cates

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Death36 years ago
Date of birth October 10,1909
Zodiac sign Libra
Born Arkansas
United States
Date of died November 6,1987
DiedOklahoma
United States
Record labels 4 Star Records
Job Comedian
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID636986
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Opie Cates Life story


Opie Cates was an American clarinet player and band leader in the 1930s and 1940s, during the swing era, who became a radio actor. He had five children: Dixie, Dina, Linda, Liza, and Robert. His musical legacy stands firmly in the hands of his great grandson Cates Cronk, a master bassoonist.

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