Eubie BLAKE was an American jazz pianist and composer who was active in the early 20th century. He was a major influence on the development of ragtime and jazz music, and is remembered for his compositions such as 'Charleston Rag' and 'I'm Just Wild About Harry'. He was also a prolific songwriter, having written over 500 songs during his career. His style was characterized by a strong sense of rhythm and improvisation, and he was known for his ability to play both ragtime and jazz. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.