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Johnny Dodds: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born April 12, 1892 • New Orleans • Louisiana
Died August 8, 1940 (aged 48) • Chicago • Illinois
Notable Family Members brother Baby Dodds

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Johnny Dodds, 1923
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