Harry Barris, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harry Barris

American singer-songwriter

Date of Birth: 24-Nov-1905

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 13-Dec-1962

Profession: actor, singer, pianist, singer-songwriter, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Harry Barris (November 24, 1905 – December 13, 1962) was an American popular singer and songwriter, and is one of the earliest singers to use "scat singing" in recordings.
Barris, one of Paul Whiteman's Rhythm Boys, along with Bing Crosby and Al Rinker, scatted on several songs, including "Mississippi Mud," which Barris wrote in 1927.