Dinah Washington

Dinah Washington
1924 - 1963
Dinah Washington  American Singer
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Dinah Washington was previously married to Dick Lane, Rafael Campos, John Young (spouse), Eddie Chamblee and George Jenkins (1946).

Dinah Washington was in relationships with Dave Turner (1962), Walter Buchanan (footballer) and Robert Grayson.

Dinah Washington had an encounter with Lionel Hampton.

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American Singer Dinah Washington was born Ruth Lee Jones on 29th August, 1924 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA and passed away on 14th Dec 1963 Detroit, Michigan aged 39. She is most remembered for Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1993). Her zodiac sign is Virgo.

Dinah Washington is a member of the following lists: Grammy Hall of Fame Award recipients, American women singers and Grammy Award winners.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married5 61 years, 2 months 12 years, 10 months 1 year
Dating3 62 years, 2 months 20 years, 8 months -
Encounter1 - - -
Total9 62 years, 2 months 14 years 1 year

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First Name Dinah
Last Name Washington
Maiden Name Jones
Full Name at Birth Ruth Lee Jones
Alternative Name Queen of the Blues, Queen of the Jukebox, Queen of Jam Sessions, Ruth Lee Jones, Dinah Washington
Birthday 29th August, 1924
Birthplace Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Died 14th December, 1963
Place of Death Detroit, Michigan
Cause of Death Secobarbital and amobarbital overdose.
Buried Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Build Slim
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Black
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Sexuality Straight
Religion Baptist
Ethnicity Black
Nationality American
Occupation Text Singer, musician
Occupation Singer
Claim to Fame Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1993)
Music Genre (Text) Jazz, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Traditional Pop Music, Traditional Pop
Music Genre Vocal
Year(s) Active 1942-1963, 1941–1963, 1941–63
Music Style Blues, Jazz, Standards, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz, Jump Blues, Early R&B, R&B
Music Mood Carefree, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Amiable/Good-Natured, Refined/Mannered, Soothing, Intimate, Confident, Sentimental, Passionate, Romantic, Reflective, Earnest, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sensual, Gentle, Freewheeling, Sweet, Playful, Happy
Instrument Vocals
Instrument (text) Vocals, Piano, Vibraphone
Record Label Keynote, Mercury,, EmArcy, Roulette, Keynote, Mercury, EmArcy, Roulette
Associated Acts Lionel Hampton, Brook Benton, Nat King Cole
Official Websites www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1074, www.rockhall.com/inductees/dinah-washington/, www.nndb.com/people/095/000023026/

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 1950s songs". 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.

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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Dinah Washington39 VirgoSinger
American
Dick Lane73 AriesFootball (American)
American
Dave Turner-Comedian
American
Rafael Campos49 TaurusActor
American
John Young (spouse)-
George Jenkins98 ScorpioProduction Designer
American
Lionel Hampton94 AriesPercussionist
American
Robert Grayson-Actor
American
Walter Buchanan (footballer)11 GeminiMusician
American
Eddie Chamblee79 PiscesSaxophone
American

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Tracker748Tracker748Apr 3, 2014

Another outstanding talent who died way too young, a loss.


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