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Cha Cha Hogan

1920–1986

United States

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Sumter Joseph "Cha Cha" Hogan (December 8, 1920 – November 9, 1986), sometimes credited as "Mr. Ink Spot" or "The Black Foxx", was an American comedian, musician, songwriter and civil-rights activist. His 1950 song "My Walking Baby" helped popularize the term "rock 'n' roll" and was covered by Professor Longhair as the more famous "She Walks Right In".

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