What is Dinah Washington's full name?
Ruth Lee Jones
Dinah Washington nickname(s):
Queen of the Blues, Queen of the Jukebox, Queen of Jam Sessions
Dinah Washington date of birth:
August 29, 1924
How old was Dinah Washington when died?
39
Where was Dinah Washington born?
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
When did Dinah Washington die?
December 14, 1963
Where did Dinah Washington die?
Detroit, Michigan
Why did Dinah Washington die?
Secobarbital and amobarbital overdose.
Dinah Washington body shape:
Slim
What color are Dinah Washington's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Dinah Washington's hair?
Black
Is Dinah Washington gay or straight?
Straight
What is Dinah Washington's ethnicity?
Black
What is Dinah Washington nationality?
American
What is Dinah Washington's occupation?
Singer, musician
Dinah Washington claim to fame:
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1993)
What genre is Dinah Washington's work?
Jazz, Blues, R&b;, Gospel, Traditional Pop Music, blues, R&B, gospel, traditional pop music
What instruments does Dinah Washington play?
Vocals, Piano, Vibraphone, piano, vibraphone
Short Biography
Dinah Washington (born Ruth Lee Jones; August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963), was an American singer and pianist, who has been cited as "the most popular black female recording artist of the '50s". Primarily a jazz vocalist, she performed and recorded in a wide variety of styles including blues, R&B, and traditional pop music, and gave herself the title of "Queen of the Blues". She was a 1986 inductee of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.