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George WettlingGeorge Wettling George Wettling American jazz drummer (1907-1968) George Godfrey Wettling (November 28, 1907 – June 6, 1968) was an American jazz drummer.[1] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... George Wettling Background information Birth name George Godfrey Wettling Born (1907-11-28)November 28, 1907 Topeka, Kansas, U.S. Origin Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died June 6, 1968(1968-06-06) (aged 60) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz, swing, Dixieland Occupation Musician Instrument Drums Years active 1920s–1950s Close He was born in Topeka, Kansas, United States, and from his early teens was living in Chicago, Illinois.[2] He was one of the young Chicagoans who fell in love with jazz as a result of hearing King Oliver's band (with Louis Armstrong on second cornet) at Lincoln Gardens… (Source: Wikipedia)
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