Eubie Blake was a renowned ragtime pianist from the early 20th century. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1883 and is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of ragtime music. He was known for his skillful piano playing and improvisation, and he wrote over 300 songs during his lifetime. He was also a composer and arranger, and his works were performed by some of the most famous jazz musicians of the time. He died in 1983 at the age of 100.