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Who is Chet Baker? Biography, gossip, facts?



Chesney Henry Chet Baker Jr. (December 23 1929 - May 13 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter flugelhornist and vocalist. Baker earned much attention and critical praise through the 1950s particularly for albums featuring his vocals. Jazz historian David Gelly described the promise of Baker's early career as James Dean Sinatra and Bix rolled into one.

How does Chet Baker look like? How did Chet Baker look like young?

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When is Chet Baker's birthday?


Chet Baker was born on the , which was a Monday. Chet Baker's next birthday would be in 269 days (would be turning 95years old then).

How old would Chet Baker be today?


Today, Chet Baker would be 94 years old. To be more precise, Chet Baker would be 34315 days old or 823560 hours.

Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Chet Baker? Is there a Chet Baker action figure?


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What was Chet Baker's zodiac sign?


Chet Baker's zodiac sign was Capricorn.
The ruling planet of Capricorn is Saturn. Therefore, lucky days were Saturdays and lucky numbers were: 1, 4, 8, 10, 13, 17, 19, 22 and 26. Brown, Steel, Grey and Black were Chet Baker's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Capricorn include: Aspiring, Restrained, Firm, Dogged and Determined. Negative character traits could be: Shy, Pessimistic, Negative in thought and Awkward.

Was Chet Baker gay or straight?


Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Chet Baker was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
24% of all voters think that Chet Baker was gay (homosexual), 18% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 59% like to think that Chet Baker was actually bisexual.


Is Chet Baker still alive? Are there any death rumors?


Unfortunately no, Chet Baker is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.

Are there any photos of Chet Baker's hairstyle or shirtless?

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How old was Chet Baker when he/she died?


Chet Baker was 58 years old when he/she died.

Was Chet Baker hot or not?


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83% of all voters think that Chet Baker was hot, 17% voted for "Not Hot".

When did Chet Baker die? How long ago was that?


Chet Baker died on the 13th of May 1988, which was a Friday. The tragic death occurred 35 years ago.

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Where was Chet Baker born?


Chet Baker was born in Yale Oklahoma.

Did Chet Baker do drugs? Did Chet Baker smoke cigarettes or weed?


It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Chet Baker did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did Chet Baker do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
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67% of the voters think that Chet Baker did do drugs regularly, 22% assume that Chet Baker did take drugs recreationally and 11% are convinced that Chet Baker has never tried drugs before.

Where did Chet Baker die?


Chet Baker died in Amsterdam.

What bands was Chet Baker in? Which artists did Chet Baker work with?


There are a few bands and artists Chet Baker collaborated with, for example: Art Pepper and Gerry Mulligan.

What instruments did Chet Baker play?


Chet Baker did know how to play Flugelhorn.

When did Chet Baker retire? When did Chet Baker end the active career?


Chet Baker retired in 1988, which is more than 36 years ago.

When did Chet Baker's career start? How long ago was that?


Chet Baker's career started in 1949. That is more than 75 years ago.

What kind of music did Chet Baker do? What genre was Chet Baker?


Chet Baker's music and music style belong to the following genre: West Coast jazz.

What was Chet Baker's real name?


Chet Baker's full given name was Chesney Henry Baker.

Who are similar musical artists to Chet Baker?


Marcos Vidal, Bill Fay, Lee Hyun, Apichet Kittikorncharoen and Stanley Whitaker are musical artists that are similar to Chet Baker. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.

What is Chet Baker doing now?


As mentioned above, Chet Baker died 35 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Chet Baker's life as well as your comments below.

What is Chet Baker's net worth in 2024? How much does Chet Baker earn?


According to various sources, Chet Baker's net worth has grown significantly in 2024. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Chet Baker's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.
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Chet Baker's net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately $2147483647 in 2024, according to the users of vipfaq. The estimated net worth includes stocks, properties, and luxury goods such as yachts and private airplanes.