About
Jazz artist nicknamed Snap Crackle whose career lasted over sixty years and he became one of the most recorded drummers in jazz history. He also led the Hip Ensemble. In 2012, he won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Before Fame
He collaborated with saxophonist Lester Young from 1947 until 1949, saxophonist Charlie Parker's quintet from 1949 until 1952, and singer Sarah Vaughan from 1953 until 1958.
Trivia
He was the host of jazz radio station JNR in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto IV. He was nominated for 9 Grammy Awards throughout his long career.
Family Life
His son Graham Haynes became a respected cornetist, while his other son, Craig, became a drummer.
Associated With
He was named one of the Best Dressed Men in America by Esquire in 1960, alongside Fred Astaire, Cary Grant, and Clark Gable.
