1913 - 2004
Rene DeKnight American Pianist
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Rene DeKnight was previously married to Sallie Blair and Freda DeKnight.
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American Pianist Rene DeKnight was born Edgadito De Knight on 5th December, 1913 in New York City, NY and passed away on 24th Jan 2004 Cameron Park, California, U.S. aged 90. He is most remembered for Delta Rhythm Boys, The 5th Dimension. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Rene DeKnight is a member of the following lists: Musicians from New York, American composers and Musicians from New York City.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 2 |
63 years, 3 months
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42 years, 8 months
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22 years, 1 month
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|---|
| Total | 2 |
63 years, 3 months
|
42 years, 8 months
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22 years, 1 month
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Details
| First Name |
René
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| Last Name |
DeKnight
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| Full Name at Birth |
Edgadito De Knight
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| Alternative Name |
René DeKnight
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| Birthday |
5th December, 1913
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| Birthplace |
New York City, NY
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| Died |
24th January, 2004
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| Place of Death |
Cameron Park, California, U.S.
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Pianist/Composer
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| Occupation |
Pianist
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| Claim to Fame |
Delta Rhythm Boys, The 5th Dimension
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| Associated Acts |
The Delta Rhythm Boys, The 5th Dimension
|
René DeKnight (December 5, 1913 – January 24, 2004) was an American pianist, composer and arranger. He was a member of The Delta Rhythm Boys. He arranged and played on many of their influential work, including "Dry Bones" and "Take The A Train". DeKnight also played with Ella Fitzgerald and later became the arranger and composer for The 5th Dimension.
