Background
Blakey, Art was born on October 11, 1919 in Pittsburgh.
Blakey, Art was born on October 11, 1919 in Pittsburgh.
Doctorate (honorary), Berklee College Music, 1987.
Drummer with various groups, including, Jame Murray, Pittsburgh, early 1940s; drummer with various groups, including, Mary Lou Williams, 1942; drummer with various groups, including, Fletcher Henderson, 1943-1944; drummer with various groups, including, Billy Eckstine, 1944-1947; drummer with various groups, including, Lucky Millinder, 1949; drummer with various groups, including, Buddy DeFranco Quartet, 1951-1953; founder, drummer, The Jazz Messengers, 1955-1990. Toured with Giants of Jazz, 1971-1972.
Married Ann Arnold; children: Akira, Kenji. 7 children from previous marriages. 6 adopted children.