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Benny Goodman
musician, bandleader, jazz

Real/Birth Name:
Benjamin David Goodman
Nickname(s):
King of Swing
Patriarch of the Clarinet
The Professor
Swing's Senior Statesman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 30, 1909
Death Date:
June 13, 1986
Age at Death:
77, 14 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Brief Facts:

Clarinet. Jazz and swing music. Song Sometimes I'm Happy

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 1978.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame 1957.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame 2005.
Jewish-American Hall of Fame.
Kennedy Center Honors 1982.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1983.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame 2003.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1988.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame 2005.
Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 6101 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
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