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duke droped out of school in third grade to help his mother take care of his for brothers
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What kind of instruments did Duke Ellington Play?
He wrote JAZZ Music but is known for Swing/Big Band
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 college did Duke Ellington attend?
Education: Left high school in his senior year; later received honorary diploma.
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 kind of instruments did Duke Ellington Play?
He wrote JAZZ Music but is known for Swing/Big Band
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
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.
