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Buck Washington (Ford Lee Washington) was born on 16 October, 1903 in Louisville, Kentucky, is an American musician and pianist. Discover Buck Washington'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 52 years old?

Popular As Ford Lee Washington
Occupation N/A
Age 52 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 16 October, 1903
Birthday 16 October
Birthplace Louisville, Kentucky
Date of death 1955
Died Place New York City, U.S.
Nationality United States

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His wife is Flash Amber Vincson (m. 1927-1955)

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1903

Ford Lee "Buck" Washington (October 16, 1903 – January 31, 1955) was an American vaudeville performer, pianist, and singer.

He was best known as half of the duo Buck and Bubbles, who were the first black artists to appear on television, with John W. Bubbles, his performance partner for 40 years.

Washington was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

1906

One of her younger sisters, Bobbie Vincent (née Bobbye Vincson; 1906–1978), was a singer and dancer who performed in the 1925 production of Chocolate Kiddies during its inaugural European tour.

1910

He and Bubbles (born John W. Sublett) first began working together in the 1910s, while Washington was in his teens.

Their duo was known as "Buck and Bubbles."

Bubbles was primarily a tap dancer while Washington sang and played stride piano and sang.

1919

They were so popular that the duo moved to Manhattan, New York City in September 1919.

1920

By the late 1920s they were on Broadway.

They played together in the Columbia Theater, the Palace, performing with Eddie Cantor, Al Jolson, and Danny Kaye.

1927

In 1927, when Buck and Bubbles were performing at the Sunset Café, Buck developed a working relationship and friendship with Louis Armstrong.

On August 23, 1927, in Chicago, Washington married Flash Amber Vincson (1902–1975).

1930

They toured Europe in the 1930s and appeared on television and in films, including Calling All Stars (1937) and Cabin in the Sky (1942).

The Buck and Bubbles act was represented by Nat Nazarro.

As a pianist, Washington also did sessions with jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong (1930), Bessie Smith (1933), and Coleman Hawkins (1934).

He also played trumpet, though he only made home recordings on the instrument.

1931

They were on the Ziegfeld Follies of 1931. They also became the first black artists to perform at the Radio City Music Hall.

1936

"Buck and Bubbles" performed live in the first scheduled 'high definition' (240-line) television program on November 2, 1936, at Alexandra Palace, London, for the BBC, becoming the first black artists on television anywhere in the world.

1953

He continued working with Bubbles until 1953, and in 1953-1954 worked with Timmie Rogers and Jonah Jones.

1955

He died in 1955 in New York City.