Henry Creamer

Henry Creamer (June 21, 1879 - October 14, 1930) was an American popular song lyricist. He was born in Richmond, Virginia and died in New York, New York. He co-wrote many popular songs in the years from 1900 to 1929, often collaborating with Turner Layton[?], with whom he also appeared in Vaudeville.

Creamer was a co-founder with James Reese Europe[?] of the Clef Club[?], an important early African American musicians & entertainers organization in New York City.

External Links

• Henry Creamer, Excellent Lyricist (http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/1675/An_excellent_lyricist_Henry_Creamer)