Person in history
Donald Bailey (musician)
Donald Bailey, American drummer (born 1933)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2013 · October 15
Their story
Who they were
Donald Orlando "Duck" Bailey was an American jazz drummer.
Why this date
Donald Bailey (musician) appears on our October 15 calendar for 2013 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Donald Bailey (musician)
When did Donald Bailey (musician) die?
October 15 2013.
Who else was born on this day?
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