Gillespie, Dizzy
(1917–1993)
Gillespie, Dizzy * October 21, 1917 – † January 6, 1993Gillespie, DizzyDizzy Gillespie John Birks Gillespie, known as »Dizzy« Gillespie, was born in the rural community of Cheraw, South Carolina, to a family where music was commonplace. His father was proficient on several instruments, and his eight other siblings and mother also richly enjoyed music. Gillespie’s musical inspiration, derived in large part from his father, deepened after his father died when Gillespie was 12. Dizzy Gillespie…