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William “Dicky” Wells

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William “Dicky” Wells

Birth
Centerville, Hickman County, Tennessee, USA
Death
12 Nov 1985 (aged 78)
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Burial
Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Freelance trombonist who began playing with The Lloyd Scott band in 1926. Wells played with Count Basie between 1938–1945 and 1947-1950. He also played with Cecil Scott, Spike Hughes, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Carter, Teddy Hill, Jimmy Rushing, Buck Clayton and Ray Charles. Dicky Wells died on November 12, 1985, in New York City. Shortly after his death, his family donated his trombone to Rutgers University.



Freelance trombonist who began playing with The Lloyd Scott band in 1926. Wells played with Count Basie between 1938–1945 and 1947-1950. He also played with Cecil Scott, Spike Hughes, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Carter, Teddy Hill, Jimmy Rushing, Buck Clayton and Ray Charles. Dicky Wells died on November 12, 1985, in New York City. Shortly after his death, his family donated his trombone to Rutgers University.



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  • Created by: Terrance Crooms
  • Added: Jun 9, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112060533/william-wells: accessed ), memorial page for William “Dicky” Wells (10 Jun 1907–12 Nov 1985), Find a Grave Memorial ID 112060533, citing Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA; Maintained by Terrance Crooms (contributor 46534529).