Lucky Millinder

American bandleader (1910–1966)

Born: 8 August 1910
Anniston
Died: 28 September 1966
New York City
Country: United States
Record labels: Decca

Biography

Lucky Millinder was a jazz musician who played voice. Lucky Millinder was born on 8 August 1910 in Anniston and died on 28 September 1966 in New York City. The music is usually filed under rhythm and blues. Record labels: Decca.

Lucius Venable "Lucky" Millinder (August 8, 1910 – September 28, 1966) 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. His group was said to have been the greatest big band to play rhythm and blues, and it 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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