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Is Duke Ellingtons parents white or black?
Duke Ellington's parents were Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington.
Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington- What they did do?
Langston Hughes - writer. Duke Ellington - jazz musician and composer. Both were famous black Americans.
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.
What caused Duke Ellington to die?
Duke ellington died of lung cancer
Is Duke Ellingtons parents white or black?
Duke Ellington's parents were Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington.
Was Duke Ellington black?
Yes
Was Duke Ellington the first black musician?
No, there were other black musicians long before Ellington was even born.
Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington- What they did do?
Langston Hughes - writer. Duke Ellington - jazz musician and composer. Both were famous black Americans.
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
Was Duke Ellington's artwork accepted?
yes but mostly by black people but near the end of his life white people liked his music too
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
