Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | January 3, 1893 |
| Birth Place | Detroit, MI |
| Age | 126 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Feb 18, 1940 (age 47) |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Net worth: $100K - $1M
About
Popular Saxophonist of the 1920s who helped to popularize the instrument through his many radio performances.
Before Fame
He learned violin during his childhood but after breaking his bowing arm, he switched to clarinet, and at fifteen, he picked up the saxophone.
Trivia
His 1918 signature hit "Saxophobia" inspired a new generation of jazz sound that unfortunately Weidoeft himself could not keep up with.
Family Life
He was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of German immigrants.
Associated With
Hubert Vallee, another aspiring Saxophonist, was so awed by Wiedoeft's playing that he changed his first name to Rudy, becoming Rudy Vallee.
Some Rudy Wiedoeft images
