What is Benny Goodman's full name?
Benjamin David Goodman
Benny Goodman nickname(s):
King of Swing, "King of Swing", "The Professor", "Patriarch of the Clarinet", "Swing's Senior Statesman"
Benny Goodman date of birth:
May 30, 1909
How old was Benny Goodman when died?
77
Where was Benny Goodman born?
Chicago, Illinois
When did Benny Goodman die?
June 13, 1986
Where did Benny Goodman die?
New York, New York
Why did Benny Goodman die?
Heart Attack
Benny Goodman body shape:
Average
What color is Benny Goodman's hair?
Black
Is Benny Goodman gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Benny Goodman?
Jewish
What is Benny Goodman's ethnicity?
White
What is Benny Goodman nationality?
American
What is Benny Goodman's occupation?
Musician, bandleader, songwriter
Benny Goodman claim to fame:
Theme Songs: "Let`s Dance" and "Goodbye
What genre is Benny Goodman's work?
Swing, Big Band
What instruments does Benny Goodman play?
Clarinet
Benny Goodman friends:
Johnny Mercer, Gene Krupa, Fred Rich, Joe Venuti, John Hammond, Glenn Miller
Short Biography
Benjamin David "Benny" Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader, known as the "King of Swing".