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Max Roach
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Overview
Born
January 10
,
1924
·
Newland, North Carolina, USA
Died
August 15
,
2007
·
New York City, New York, USA
(undisclosed)
Birth name
Maxwell Lemuel Roach
Nickname
The Duke Ellington of the Drums
Mini Bio
Max Roach was born on January 10, 1924 in Newland, North Carolina, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for
Shining Girls (2022)
,
Go, Go Second Time Virgin (1969)
and
Black Sun (1964)
. He was married to
Janus Adams
,
Abbey Lincoln
and Mildred. He died on August 15, 2007 in New York City, New York, USA.
Family
Spouses
Janus Adams
(1971 - 1983) (divorced, 2 children)
Abbey Lincoln
(1962 - 1970) (divorced)
Mildred
(divorced, 2 children)
Children
Daryl Roach
Maxine Roach
Raoul Roach
Ayodele Nieyela Roach
Dara Rashida Roach
Ayo Roach
Dara Roach
Daryl Keith Roach
Parents
Alphonse Roach
Cressie Roach
Relatives
Kyle Maxwell Roach
(Grandchild)
Kadar Elijah Roach
(Grandchild)
Maxe Samiko Hinds
(Grandchild)
Skye Sophia Sheffield
(Grandchild)
Trivia
Children: Daryl, Maxine, Raoul Jordu, Ayo, and Dara.
Friends with Clifford Brown, and Randy Weston.
Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1991.
Jazz drummer.
Daughter, Maxine, is a jazz violinist.
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