1914 - 1985
Kenny Clarke American Drummer
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Kenny Clarke was previously married to Carmen McRae.
Kenny Clarke was in a relationship with Annie Ross (1949 - 1950).
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American Drummer Kenny Clarke was born Kenneth Spearman Clarke on 9th January, 1914 in Pittsburgh, PA and passed away on 26th Jan 1985 Paris, France aged 71. He is most remembered for Participated in the after hours jams that led to the birth of Be-Bop, which in turn lead to modern jazz. He is credited with creating the modern role of the ride cymbal as the primary timekeeper. Clarke was a founder member of the Modern Jazz Quartet. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
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| Dating | 1 |
1 year
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| Total | 2 |
1 year
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6 months, 2 days
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Details
| First Name |
Kenny
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| Last Name |
Clarke
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| Full Name at Birth |
Kenneth Spearman Clarke
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| Alternative Name |
Liaqat Ali Salaam, Klook, Klook-Mop
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| Birthday |
9th January, 1914
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| Birthplace |
Pittsburgh, PA
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| Died |
26th January, 1985
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| Place of Death |
Paris, France
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Drummer
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| Occupation |
Drummer
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| Claim to Fame |
Participated in the after hours jams that led to the birth of Be-Bop, which in turn lead to modern jazz. He is credited with creating the modern role of the ride cymbal as the primary timekeeper. Clarke was a founder member of the Modern Jazz Quartet
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz
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| Music Genre |
Jazz
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| Year(s) Active |
1931–1984
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| Music Style |
Bop, Progressive Jazz, Mainstream Jazz
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| Music Mood |
Sophisticated, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Passionate, Energetic, Earnest, Literate, Aggressive, Confident, Rousing, Playful, Boisterous, Street-Smart, Freewheeling, Rambunctious, Urgent, Dramatic, Ambitious, Lively
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| Instrument |
Drums
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| Instrument (text) |
drums
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| Associated Acts |
Modern Jazz Quartet, Johnny Griffin, Dizzy Gillespie, Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band
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| Official Websites |
www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Kenny_Clarke.html, www.nndb.com/people/370/000070160/, www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10963397
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Kenneth Clarke Spearman (January 9, 1914 – January 26, 1985), nicknamed Klook, was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. A major innovator of the bebop style of drumming, he pioneered the use of the Ride cymbal to keep time rather than the hi-hat, along with the use of the bass drum for irregular accents ("dropping bombs").
