The Resume

(May 25, 1849-June 14, 1908)
Born in Harris County, Georgia
Birth name was Thomas Greene Wiggins
American pianist and composer
Blind at birth
Wrote over 100 compositions
Composed 'Oliver Galop,' 'The Rain Song,' 'Virginia Polka,' and 'Battle of Manassas'

Why he might be annoying:

He was known for having a violent temperament.
He performed to raise funds for Confederate relief during the Civil War.
He was at the center of a heated custody battle later in his life and career (between his mother, his former owner, and the owner's ex-daughter-in-law).
He spent the final years of his life in obscurity.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was born into slavery.
He was a prodigy who made his concert debut at eight.
He may have been autistic.
He could memorize complicated pieces after hearing it only once.
He was one of the best-known American performing pianists and one of the best-known African-American musicians of his time.
He was the first African-American performer to play at the White House (for President Buchanan).
He was the original Art Tatum/Ray Charles/Stevie Wonder.

Credit: BoyWiththeGreenHair

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Black Men Loved by Whites
• Blind Musicians
• BoyWiththeGreenHair’s Profiles [Series 20]
• Child Stars [Pre-1900]
• I Am Vaudeville [M-Z]
• I Died in 1908 (Ranked: 59)
• I Was a Child Star
• I was a Slave
• Profiles 53751-54000 (Ranked: 53925)
• Recluses
• Short Fuses
• Visually Impaired
• We Died on the Same Day (Ranked: 19080614)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying