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He was an African-American professional jazz musician popular in the 1920s. He played piano, composed many songs and had his own band that became very, very well-known. I'm pretty sure it was called The Duke Ellington Orchestra or something similar to that.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoDuke Ellington died on May 24, 1974 at the age of 75.
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∙ 13y agoDuke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899.
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∙ 11y agoDuke Ellington died from lung cancer and pneumonia in New York City on May 24, 1974, a month after his 75th birthday. He was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, New York City.
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∙ 8y agoDuke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899 and died on May 24, 1974. Duke Ellington would have been 75 years old at the time of death or 116 years old today.
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∙ 14y agoApril 29, 1899.
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∙ 14y agoHe was 75 when he died of cancer
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∙ 11y agoDuke Ellington started playing in 1906.
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How old was Ruth Ellington when she died?
Ruth Ellington Boatwright, sister of Duke Ellington, was 88 years old when she died in 2004.
Who first and middle names at birth were Edward Kennedy?
Duke Ellington
What actors and actresses appeared in The Barbara McNair and Duke Ellington Special - 1968?
The cast of The Barbara McNair and Duke Ellington Special - 1968 includes: Duke Ellington as Himself - Pianist Barbara McNair as Herself - Singer
Who was the great jazz musician?
duke Ellington
Who were Louis Armstrong Duke Ellington and Josephine Baker?
They were jazz musicians.
How old was Duke Ellington at death?
Duke Ellington died on May 24, 1974 at the age of 75.
How old was Ruth Ellington when she died?
Ruth Ellington Boatwright, sister of Duke Ellington, was 88 years old when she died in 2004.
Whose first and middle names were ''edward Kennedy'' at birth?
One of the sister's son
Is Douglas Ellington brothers with Duke Ellington?
No. Douglas Ellington is a grand nephew to Duke Ellington.
How old was Duke Ellington when he stopped playing baseball?
Ellington only played baseball as a child.
What is Duke Ellington's daughter's name?
Mercedes Ellington. Mercedes Ellington is Duke Ellingtons grand daughter ! Not his daughter.Mercer is her father. Duke Ellington's daughter's name is April Ellington,from Duke's second family.
What actors and actresses appeared in Salute to Duke Ellington - 1950?
The cast of Salute to Duke Ellington - 1950 includes: Duke Ellington as himself Duke Ellington Orchestra as Themselves
What is the birth name of Duke Ellington?
Duke Ellington's birth name is Ellington, Edward Kennedy.
What did duke ellington do for living?
Duke Ellington was a pianist and a jazz composer
Did Duke Ellington go college?
Duke Ellington did not go to college.
Who is more famous Duke Ellington or Chuck Berry?
Duke Ellington
What has the author Duke Ellington written?
Duke Ellington was a renowned composer, pianist, and big-band leader in the jazz genre, but he was not known for writing books or other written works. Ellington was primarily focused on creating and performing music throughout his career.
