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Sonny Greer | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | William Alexander Greer |
Born | Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | December 13, 1895
Died | March 23, 1982 New York City, U.S. | (aged 86)
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation | Musician |
Instruments | |
Years active | 1910–1966 |
Formerly of | Elmer Snowden, Duke Ellington, Washingtonians |
William Alexander "Sonny" Greer (December 13, c. 1895 – March 23, 1982)[1] was an American jazz drummer and vocalist, best known for his work with Duke Ellington.