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Currently, John Gilmore is 92 years, 7 months and 8 days old. John Gilmore will celebrate 93rd birthday on a Saturday 28th of September 2024. Below we countdown to John Gilmore upcoming birthday.
Popular As | John Gilmore |
Occupation | Saxophonist |
Age | 92 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Born | September 28, 1931 (MO) |
Birthday | September 28 |
Town/City | MO |
Nationality | MO |
John Gilmore’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
John Gilmore was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
Major collaborator with Sun Ra and his Arkestra from the 1950s to the 1990s. He has also appeared as the sideman for other artists like Art Blakely.
He started playing tenor saxophone while in the Air Force and went on to almost exclusively collaborate with Sun Ra.
When Sun Ra passed away, Gilmore took over directing the Arkestra.
He was born in Summit, Missouri but raised in Chicago.
Gilmore played with Earl Fatha Hines before meeting Sun Ra.