Miles Davis: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Miles Dewey Davis III |
|---|---|
| Born | May 26, 1926 • Alton • Illinois |
| Died | September 28, 1991 (aged 65) • Santa Monica • California |
| Awards And Honors | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2006) • Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1992) • Grammy Award (1989) • Grammy Award (1986) • Grammy Award (1982) • Grammy Award (1970) • Grammy Award (1960) |
| Movement / Style | Modernism • cool jazz • jazz |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Betty Davis • spouse Cicely Tyson |
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