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Lionel Hampton (Lionel Leo Hampton) was born on 20 April, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, is a soundtrack,actor,music_department. Discover Lionel Hampton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 94 years old?

Popular As Lionel Leo Hampton
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 94 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 20 April 1908
Birthday 20 April
Birthplace Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Date of death 31 August, 2002
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Lionel Hampton Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Lionel Hampton's Wife?

His wife is Gladys Neal Riddle (11 November 1936 - 29 April 1971) ( her death)

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Wife Gladys Neal Riddle (11 November 1936 - 29 April 1971) ( her death)
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Lionel Hampton Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lionel Hampton worth at the age of 94 years old? Lionel Hampton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Lionel Hampton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1900

Hampton received his first basic training in military drumming from a Dominican nun at Holy Rosary Academy at Collins, Wisconsin. His uncle Richard Morgan, a bootlegger, bought him his first drum kit and encouraged him to become a musician. Hampton first played drums for Major N. Clark Smith's Chicago Defender Newsboys Band. He subsequently received tuition on xylophone from his idol, the Mississippi musician Jimmy Bertrand (1900-1960).

1908

Lionel Hampton was born on April 20, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA as Lionel Leo Hampton. He was married to Gladys Neal Riddle.

1940

Started his first band on the West Coast in 1940, soon after signing a lucrative recording contract with Victor. From the 1950's, he frequently toured Europe and became especially popular at international festivals in France. He also appeared as a soloist at London's Royal Festival Hall in October 1957.

1950

Did much recording work for Norman Granz in the 1950's.

1955

Was injured in a band bus crash in October 1955 and sidelined for several months.

1978

Was featured at Jimmy Carter's White House Jazz Party in June 1978.

1984

Inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 1984.

1985

Appointed "ambassador of music" to the United Nations in 1985.

1986

Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1986.

1997

Recipient of the National Medal of the Arts, January 1997.

2007

The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho, named after him, received a National Medal of Arts in 2007.

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