What is Dizzy Gillespie's full name?
John Birks Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie nickname(s):
Dg
Dizzy Gillespie date of birth:
October 21, 1917
How old was Dizzy Gillespie when died?
75
Where was Dizzy Gillespie born?
Cheraw, South Carolina, USA
When did Dizzy Gillespie die?
January 6, 1993
Where did Dizzy Gillespie die?
Englewood, New Jersey, USA
Why did Dizzy Gillespie die?
Pancreatic cancer
Dizzy Gillespie body shape:
Average
What color are Dizzy Gillespie's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Dizzy Gillespie's hair?
Black
Is Dizzy Gillespie gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Dizzy Gillespie?
Bahai
What is Dizzy Gillespie's ethnicity?
Black
What is Dizzy Gillespie nationality?
American
What is Dizzy Gillespie's occupation?
Musician, Composer, Singer
Dizzy Gillespie claim to fame:
Jazz, bebop, Afro-Cuban Jazz
What genre is Dizzy Gillespie's work?
Jazz, Bebop, Afro-Cuban jazz, bebop
What instruments does Dizzy Gillespie play?
Trumpet, Piano, Vocals, piano, vocals
Short Biography
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and occasional singer.