Sponsored Links Count Basie Complete Dating History Add new Post Sponsored Links Count Basie wiki Login to Edit Date of Birth: 21 Aug, 1904Zodiac Sign: LeoPlace of Birth: Red Bank, New Jersey, USADied: 80 years agoBorn Name: William James BasieDate of Death: 26 Apr, 1984Eyes Color: Brown - DarkHair Color: BlackSexuality: DISPUTEDProfession: Composer Other Professions: Musician, Composer, bandleaderYears Active: 1924 19841924 1984-presentOfficial Websites: Basieband.org, Count Basie Latest Videos