DeathOctober 152013

Donald Bailey (musician)

Donald Bailey, American drummer (born 1933)

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When
Tuesday, October 15 201313 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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Donald Bailey (musician)

Who they were

Donald Orlando "Duck" Bailey was an American jazz drummer.

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October 15 2013 — 13 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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