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Although Mike Pinder cites the jazz genre as a formative influence, there are no songs per se influenced specifically by a Duke Ellington song.
However, Pinder was influenced by one of his songs when it came to naming the band. Originally calling themselves the R&B Preachers, they then tried to get sponsorship from a Birmingham brewery, Mitchell & Butler's, offering to call themselves the M&B 5. However, when the money was not forthcoming, they decided to keep the initials. It was Pinder who came up with Moody Blues: Blues based on the stle they were playing at the time and Moody after his favourite Ellington track, Mood Indigo.
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How is Bessie Smith and Duke Ellington alike?
Type your answer here... they both sng the blues and they mixed gospel and blues togethere
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
What Moody Blues song was influenced by Glenn Miller?
There were no Moody Blues songs influenced by Glenn Miller, although the Moody part of their name was chosen by keyboardist Mike Pinder after his favourite Duke Ellington track Mood Indigo.
The Moody Blues made their name a subtle reference to a song by which jazz great?
Duke Ellington. Mike Pinder chose the Moody part of the name in acknowledgment of his favourite Ellington track, Mood Indigo. The Blues part came from the style of msic the band played.
How is Bessie Smith and Duke Ellington alike?
Type your answer here... they both sng the blues and they mixed gospel and blues togethere
What actors and actresses appeared in A Bundle of Blues - 1933?
The cast of A Bundle of Blues - 1933 includes: Ivie Anderson as Herself - Singer Bessie Dudley as Herself - Dancer Duke Ellington as himself Duke Ellington Orchestra as Themselves Florence Hill as Herself - Dancer
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.
