Mel Lewis was an American drummer born on May 10, 1929 in New York. He was a highly acclaimed musician, having received fourteen Grammy Award nominations throughout his career. He was also a professor at William Patterson University, teaching students the art of drumming.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.6 Million (2024)
About
Drummer who has received fourteen Grammy Award nominations and was a professor at william Patterson University.
Before Fame
He grew up in New York, raised by Russian immigrants. He started playing music as a teenager, joining Stan Kenton in 1954.
Trivia
He wrote a book on the art of drumming.
Family Life
He died of melanoma.
Associated With
He was influenced by Duke Ellington.