Cecil Duane Crabb

Cecil Duane Crabb (May 23, 1890 – April 27, 1953) was an American composer of ragtime music and a member of Indianapolis group of ragtime composers.

He was born in Centerville, Indiana to James and Sarah E. Crabb.

Crabb composed only four albeit significant ragtime pieces including his best known Fluffly Ruffles from 1907.

Aufderheide & Company that published ragtime by Indianapolis composers.

He died in Wisconsin at the age of 62 and was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.

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Crabb designed the cover for May Aufderheide's Dusty Rag