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March 17, 1919

Montgomery, Alabama

He had 3 brothers and one half sister

Early Life & Family

When was he born?

Where was he born?

How many siblings did he have?

When did he die?

February 15, 1965

- Father was a baptist minister at local church

- Mother was a church organist

- Moved to Chicago at 4 years old

- learned organ from mother

- Began music lessons at 12 years old

- Brother Eddie played bass

- Came from a religious background

- Middle Class family