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he was smoking crack and he took to much stare roids and then he died then pooped in his grave yard and then he was stupid and turn to a poop skeleton
THE END YOU ARE LOSERS! WHO READ THIS LOL!
*number one:the person who wrote this answer was very childish. Duke Ellington was influenced by his childhood and the sounds around him. At the age of seven his parents introduced him to music and he began lessons. For the immature person that wrote whats posted above my entry, you have no respect for anyone and nor do you have respect for yourself. -Chasey Bear.man you suck i think your races loser and your going to die in a poop grave hahahahahaha =P loser
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∙ 12y agoDuke Ellington was inspired by the playing of the piano at Frank's holiday poolroom by talented pianist.
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∙ 13y agoYes, he influenced people to play the piano or any other instrument of your choice.
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∙ 11y agoHe gave American music its own sound for the first time
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∙ 13y agoDuke Ellington inspired millions of people. He had a major influence on Swing Music that spread to all other genres.
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Who is more famous Duke Ellington or Chuck Berry?
Duke Ellington
What nicknames did Duke Ellington go by?
Duke Ellington's real name was Edward Kennedy Ellington, so Duke was his nickname, given to him at around age 15 because he had gentlemen like qualities.
Is Duke Ellingtons parents white or black?
Duke Ellington's parents were Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington.
What caused Duke Ellington to die?
Duke ellington died of lung cancer
Are Ray Ellington and Lance Ellington related to Duke Ellington?
No!
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.
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
Who is more famous Duke Ellington or Chuck Berry?
Duke Ellington
Did Duke Ellington go college?
Duke Ellington did not go to college.
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.
What nicknames did Duke Ellington go by?
Duke Ellington's real name was Edward Kennedy Ellington, so Duke was his nickname, given to him at around age 15 because he had gentlemen like qualities.
Is Duke Ellingtons parents white or black?
Duke Ellington's parents were Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington.
Who is Duke Ellington today?
Duke Ellington died on 24 May 1974
