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Ellington's child hood was "filled with love and support from his mother, father, and his entire family they motivated him to think nothing was impossible and sky's the limit his mother in 1964 arranged piano classes with a teacher named Mrs.Clinkscales and made sure he stayed on top of his school work."
(Old 15).
When he was as young as seven years old Baseball seemed to be the only thing that captivated him. Pulling away from piano lessons, he began finding the sport to be quite irresistible. Although his mother demanded he stay on top of his schoolwork Ellington began to become and remain a "C" student. 3 months before graduating high school Duke dropped out and went on to pursue his music career
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∙ 12y agofilled with love cuz his prents supported his musical career my peeps
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What did Duke Ellington do for his childhood?
duke studied music and art at the pratt institute
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 was Duke Ellington's full name?
Duke Ellington's name at birth was "Edward Kennedy Ellington"
Who is more famous Duke Ellington or Chuck Berry?
Duke Ellington
Is Duke Ellingtons parents white or black?
Duke Ellington's parents were Daisy Kennedy Ellington and James Edward Ellington.
What did Duke Ellington do for his childhood?
duke studied music and art at the pratt institute
What did Duke Ellington do when was in his childhood?
He played piano most of his child hood
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.
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 was Duke Ellington's full name?
Duke Ellington's name at birth was "Edward Kennedy Ellington"
Did Duke Ellington like music?
Yes he did.
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.
Who is more famous Duke Ellington or Chuck Berry?
Duke Ellington
What did duke ellington do for living?
Duke Ellington was a pianist and a jazz composer
