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Dicky WellsDicky Wells Dicky Wells American jazz trombonist (1907–1985) William Wells (June 10, 1907 or 1909[1] – November 12, 1985), known professionally as Dicky Wells (sometimes Dickie Wells), was an American jazz trombonist.[2][3] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Dicky Wells Photo of Wells by William P. Gottlieb Background information Born William Wells (1907-06-10)June 10, 1907 Centerville, Tennessee, U.S. Died November 12, 1985(1985-11-12) (aged 78) New York City Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Trombone Close Early life Wells was born in Centerville, Tennessee. Early in his life, he lived in Centerville with his farmer father, George Washington Wells, and mother, Florence. Wells had a brother, Charlie or Henry Wells, and three sisters, Leona, Tenny, and Georgia.[4] Wells and his family moved… (Source: Wikipedia)
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