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What awards did Duke Ellington receive during his lifetime?
Duke won several awards such as the Grammy Lifetime Achievement award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Their are many others but it would be to many to announce since Duke Ellington was such a great man!!!!!!
Duke ellington was famous for playing what instrument?
Duke Ellington was famous because he was a famous jazz musician. He's one of the most best known of all jazz composers and band leaders. Ellington produced more than 1,500 musical works in his lifetime. In 1969, he was awarded the "Presidential Medal of Freedom."
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.
President Nixon presented the presidential medal of freedom to what musician in 1969?
duke ellington
What awards did Duke Ellington receive during his lifetime?
Duke won several awards such as the Grammy Lifetime Achievement award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Their are many others but it would be to many to announce since Duke Ellington was such a great man!!!!!!
Did Duke Ellington get any recognition?
Yes. He won 12 Grammys, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, an Honorary PhD from the Berklee College of Music , a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and many other awards and honours.
What actors and actresses appeared in Jazz - 2001?
The cast of Jazz - 2001 includes: Keith David as Narrator Richard Nixon as Himself (presents Duke Ellington with Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1969) Sly Stone
Was Duke Ellington's rise to fame before or after death?
Duke Ellington was recognized as a phenomenal musician in his life time. He was awarded with the Medal of Freedom in 1970 by President Nixon among his many other awards and achievements.
Duke ellington was famous for playing what instrument?
Duke Ellington was famous because he was a famous jazz musician. He's one of the most best known of all jazz composers and band leaders. Ellington produced more than 1,500 musical works in his lifetime. In 1969, he was awarded the "Presidential Medal of Freedom."
Whose first and middle names were ''edward Kennedy'' at birth?
One of the sister's son
What were Duke Ellingtons's accomplishments?
Duke won several awards such as the Grammy Lifetime Achievement award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Their are many others but it would be to many to announce since Duke Ellington was such a great man!!!!!!
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.
