Charlie Schmidt

Charlie Schmidt is an American musician known for his viral internet sensation, Keyboard Cat. Schmidt gained recognition in 2007 when he uploaded a video of his cat, Fatso, happily playing a keyboard to YouTube. The video quickly became a meme and achieved millions of views, making Keyboard Cat an iconic figure in internet culture. Born in 1957, Schmidt was a self-taught musician and artist from Spokane, Washington. Alongside his internet fame, he has released albums and performed live shows with Keyboard Cat, bringing joy to audiences with his catchy tunes. Sadly, Charlie Schmidt passed away on June 28, 2018, but his legacy lives on through the continued popularity of Keyboard Cat and the positive impact he made on the musical landscape and online community.