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Biography of Max Roach
10. Jan 1924 – 16. Aug 2007(83 years)Died in:New York City, New York
American jazz percussionist, drummer, and composer
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Woodlawn Cemetery
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Abbey Lincoln
Max Roach (* 10. January 1924 in Newland; † 16. August 2007 in New York City) was an american jazz percussionist, drummer, and composer. He was 83 years old. He was married to Abbey Lincoln. His education included Manhattan School of Music, University of Massachusetts Amherst and Boys High School. He received 5 awards, including MacArthur Fellows Program, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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6 Events1924
Born in Newland, Avery County
1962
Married Abbey Lincoln
until 1970
1988
MacArthur Fellows Program
1998
Paul Acket Award
2007
Died in New York City, New York
2008