As per our current Database, Bud Powell has been died on Jul 31, 1966 (age 41).
When Bud Powell die, Bud Powell was 41 years old.
| Popular As | Bud Powell |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Born | September 27, 1924 (New York City, NY) |
| Birthday | September 27 |
| Town/City | New York City, NY |
| Nationality | NY |
Bud Powell’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
Bud Powell was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
One of the pioneers of bebop, along with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. He was considered one of jazz's most important Pianists.
He began playing piano at age five, and by age 10, he could imitate Art Tatum and Fats Waller.
He was severely beaten by the police while visiting Philadelphia at the age of 20, an incident that left him incoherent and mentally unstable. He was institutionalized several times throughout his life, including in 1947, during which he was given electroconvulsive therapy, and again in 1951, following an arrest for marijuana possession.
His father was a stride Pianist who recognized his son's talents early on and enrolled him in classical-piano lessons.
He drew great inspiration from his colleague and fellow Pianist Thelonious Monk.
