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Viola Smith

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American musician (1912-2020)

United StatesLived 1912 to 2020 · aged 107
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Viola Clara Smith was an American drummer best known for her work in orchestras, swing bands, and popular music from the 1920s until 1975. She was one of the first professional female drummers, and was the world's longest-lived female drummer, dying in October 2020 at the age of 107.

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The Hour of Charm Orchestra. Smith's distinctive drum kit can be seen at the back.The Hour of Charm Orchestra. Smith's distinctive drum kit can be seen at the back.

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Viola Clara Smith was an American drummer best known for her work in orchestras, swing bands, and popular music from the 1920s until 1975. She was one of the first professional female drummers, and was the world's longest-lived female drummer, dying in October 2020 at the age of 107. She played five times on The Ed Sullivan Show, as well as in two films and the Broadway musical Cabaret.

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United States
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Lived 1912 to 2020 · aged 107
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