Yes he was famous then, he was famous in 1926-1974.
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington was famous for playing the piano.
He became famous in 1926.
Langston Hughes - writer. Duke Ellington - jazz musician and composer. Both were famous black Americans.
One of the sister's son
Duke Ellington started his appearances at the famous The Cotton Club in New York city in 1927
He wanted to become famous to carry on his father's legacy
No. Douglas Ellington is a grand nephew to Duke Ellington.
Jazz Music
Billy Strayhorn
Duke Ellington
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.