Dicky Wells
American jazz trombonist (1907–1985)
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Summary
Dicky Wells was born on June 10, 1907[1], in Tennessee[2]. He died on November 12, 1985[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a jazz musician[5], musician[6], and bandleader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Centerville[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: jazz[13]
- Commons category: Dickie Wells[14]
- Family name: Wells[15]
- Given name: Dicky[16]
- Instrument: trombone[17]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Birth name: William Wells[20]
- P14750: B59A-106C-84C3-0B53-B203[21]
Why It Matters
Dicky Wells has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Dicky Wells born?
Dicky Wells was born in Tennessee[2].
Where did Dicky Wells die?
Dicky Wells passed away in New York City[4].
What did Dicky Wells do for work?
Dicky Wells worked as a jazz musician[5], musician[6], and bandleader[7].