Background
Hampton, Lionel Leo was born on April 12, 1908 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Charles and Gertrude (Whitfield) Hampton.
Hampton, Lionel Leo was born on April 12, 1908 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Charles and Gertrude (Whitfield) Hampton.
Student, University Southern California, 1934. Doctor of Music (honorary), Allen University, Columbia, South Carolina. Doctor of Music (honorary), Pepperdine University, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy in Music (honorary), Xavier University, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy in Music (honorary), State University of New York, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy in Music (honorary), University California, 1984.
Doctor of Philosophy in Music (honorary), Howard University, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy in Music (honorary), Glassboro State College, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy in Music (honorary), University Liege, Belgium.
Human rights commissioner City of New York, 1984, 85, 86. Appointed ambassador of music to United Nations, 1985. Established Lionel Hampton Jazz Endowment Fund, 1984.
Member Alpha Phi Alpha. Clubs: Friars (New York City). Lodges: Elks (grand band master), Masons (33 degree).
Married Gladys Riddle, November 11, 1936 (deceased).