- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEarl Powell
- Nickname
- Budo
- Bud Powell was born on September 27, 1924 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a music artist and actor, known for 'Round Midnight (1986), Lenny (1974) and King of California (2007). He was married to Audrey Hill and Altevia 'Buttercup' Edwards. He died on July 31, 1966 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesAudrey Hill(March 9, 1953 - 1954) (divorced)Altevia 'Buttercup' Edwards(? - July 31, 1966) (his death, 1 child)? (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenCeceliaJohnny
- ParentsWilliam PowellPearl Powell
- RelativesRichie Powell(Sibling)William Powell, Jr.(Sibling)
- Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1991.
- Jazz pianist and composer.
- Suffered from seizures, erratic behavior and headaches due to a beating by a police officer in 1945 (while he was helping his friend Thelonious Monk from harassment).
- Institutionalized many times and underwent electric shock treatment.
- His mentor, Thelonious Monk dedicated a song to him, "In Walked Bud". Powell called his teacher "the greatest pianist in the world".
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