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- Grady Tate was born on January 14, 1932 in Durham, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for Twin Peaks : Les 7 derniers jours de Laura Palmer (1992), L'hiver à Lisbonne (1991) and Les quatre malfrats (1972). He was married to Vivian. He died on October 8, 2017 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseVivian(? - October 8, 2017) (his death, 1 child)
- His family encouraged his musical talent, and he was playing drums and singing in public at age 5. After his voice changed, he stopped singing for several years and concentrated on drums, inspired by a meeting with Jo Jones, the longtime drummer with Count Basie. He spent four years in the Air Force, performing in military bands, then studied English and drama at what is now North Carolina Central University, graduating in 1959.
- He was a versatile jazz musician who was nominated for Grammy Awards as a singer, but was better known as a drummer who helped popularize the "soul-jazz" style of the 1960s. He worked in a trio led by pianist Billy Taylor, and anchored the "Tonight Show" band with Doc Severinsen, for six years in the 1960s and 1970s. He performed with Simon and Garfunkel at their 1981 reunion concert at New York's Central Park.
- Has one son, Grady, Jr.
- [commenting on why he rarely played loud, showy drum solos] I hate solos. I can't play one to save my life. I think of myself as someone who can keep time.
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