Lucky Millinder
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Lucius Venable "Lucky" Millinder (August 8, 1910[1][2] – September 28, 1966)[3] was an American swing and rhythm-and-blues bandleader. Although he could not read or write music, did not play an instrument and rarely sang, his showmanship and musical taste made his bands successful.[4] His group was said to have been the greatest big band to play rhythm and blues,[5] and gave work to a number of musicians who later became influential at the dawn of the rock and roll era. He was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1986.
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Birth name | Lucius Venables |
Also known as | Lucius Venable Millinder |
Born | (1910-08-08)August 8, 1910 Anniston, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | September 28, 1966(1966-09-28) (aged 56) Harlem, New York |
Genres | R&B, jump blues, swing |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
Years active | 1925–1955 |
Labels | Decca, King |
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