A singer, dancer, and bandleader, Cab led one of the most popular African American big bands during the jazz and swing eras of the 1930s-40s, with Harlemâs famous Cotton Club as his home stage. Best known for his âHi de hi de hi de hoâ refrain from signature song âMinnie the Moocher,â portrayal of Sportinâ Life in Porgy and Bess (1952), and role in The Blues Brothers (1980), Cab influenced countless performers, including Michael and Janet Jackson, and many of todayâs hip-hop artists.