Thomas "Fats" Waller was an influential American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and singer. He was a master of stride piano and wrote over 450 songs. Some of his most popular songs include "Honeysuckle Rose", "Ain't Misbehavin'", and "Squeeze Me". Waller had a prolific career performing and recording from the 1920s through the 1940s. He was renowned for his entertaining personality and sense of humor as well as his musical talents.