Jimmy Rushing
American blues shouter and swing jazz singer (1901-1972)
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Summary
Jimmy Rushing was born on August 26, 1901[1], in Oklahoma City[2]. He died on June 8, 1972[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a jazz musician[5], singer[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (454 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: New York City[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: blues[13]
- Commons category: Jimmy Rushing[14]
- Cause of death: leukemia[15]
- Family name: Rushing[16]
- Given name: Jimmy[17]
- Manner of death: natural causes[18]
- Instrument: voice[19]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[20]
- P14750: FA7F-D4E6-F9B6-3BE7-DE40[21]
Why It Matters
Jimmy Rushing has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Jimmy Rushing born?
Jimmy Rushing was born in Oklahoma City[2].
Where did Jimmy Rushing die?
Jimmy Rushing died in New York City[4].
What did Jimmy Rushing do for work?
Jimmy Rushing worked as a jazz musician[5], singer[6], and musician[7].