Russian musician (1896-1951).
Born September 1st, 1896 in Odesa.
Died April 2nd, 1951 at 54 years old in New York City (cerebral hemorrhage).
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson