Mel Lewis
Drummer

Mel Lewis Net Worth

Mel Lewis was an American drummer born on May 10, 1929 in New York. He was a highly acclaimed musician, having received fourteen Grammy Award nominations throughout his career. He was also a professor at William Patterson University, teaching students the art of drumming.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 10, 1929
Birth Place New York
Age 91 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 2, 1990 (age 60)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $1.6 Million (2024)

About

Drummer who has received fourteen Grammy Award nominations and was a professor at william Patterson University.

Before Fame

He grew up in New York, raised by Russian immigrants. He started playing music as a teenager, joining Stan Kenton in 1954.

Trivia

He wrote a book on the art of drumming.

Family Life

He died of melanoma.

Associated With

He was influenced by Duke Ellington.

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About the author

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