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Cole Nat King (Nat King Cole Trio)Nat King Cole, born Nathaniel Adams Coles in 1919, was an influential American singer, jazz pianist, and actor, whose career began in the late 1930s and spanned nearly three decades. He gained fame as a member of the King Cole Trio and later as a solo artist known for hits such as "Unforgettable," "Mona Lisa," and "L-O-V-E." Despite facing racial discrimination, he became a prominent figure in music and television, hosting The Nat King Cole Show, the first national TV program led by an African American. Cole's legacy endures through numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards and his induction into major music halls of fame. He passed away in 1965 at age 45. (Source: Wikipedia)
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