1909 - 1986
Benny Goodman American Clarinetist
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Benny Goodman dating history
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Benny Goodman was previously married to Alice Hammond Duckworth (1942 - 1978).
Benny Goodman was in a relationship with Lana Turner.
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American Clarinetist Benny Goodman was born Benjamin David Goodman on 30th May, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and passed away on 13th Jun 1986 New York City, New York, USA aged 77. He is most remembered for Theme Songs: "Let`s Dance" and "Goodbye. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Benny Goodman is a member of the following lists: Columbia Records artists, American Jews and Kennedy Center honorees.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
36 years, 11 months
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| Dating | 1 |
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| Total | 2 |
36 years, 11 months
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18 years, 5 months
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Details
| First Name |
Benny
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| Last Name |
Goodman
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| Full Name at Birth |
Benjamin David Goodman
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| Alternative Name |
King of Swing, "King of Swing", "The Professor", "Patriarch of the Clarinet", "Swing's Senior Statesman", Benjamin David Goodman, Benny Goodman
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| Birthday |
30th May, 1909
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| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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| Died |
13th June, 1986
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| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Heart Attack
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| Build |
Average
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Jewish
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, bandleader, songwriter
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| Occupation |
Clarinetist
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| Claim to Fame |
Theme Songs: "Let`s Dance" and "Goodbye
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Swing, Big Band, Jazz
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| Music Genre |
Jazz, Classical Music Entry
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| Year(s) Active |
1926–86, 1926–1986
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| Music Style |
Big Band, Swing, Sweet Bands, Classical
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| Music Mood |
Elegant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Confident, Joyous, Rousing, Energetic, Exuberant, Warm, Carefree, Sophisticated, Stylish, Laid-Back/Mellow, Refined/Mannered, Sweet, Playful, Gleeful, Sentimental, Freewheeling, Fun, Bright
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| Instrument |
Clarinet, Bandleader
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| Instrument (text) |
Clarinet
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| Record Label |
Columbia, RCA Victor
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| Official Websites |
www.bennygoodman.com/, http://www.bennygoodman.com, https://bennygoodman.com
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| Friend |
Johnny Mercer, Gene Krupa, Fred Rich, Joe Venuti, John Hammond, Glenn Miller
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Benjamin David Goodman (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American clarinetist and bandleader, known as the "King of Swing". His orchestra did well commercially.
