As per our current Database, Lucky Thompson has been died on Jul 30, 2005 (age 81).
When Lucky Thompson die, Lucky Thompson was 81 years old.
Popular As | Lucky Thompson |
Occupation | Saxophonist |
Age | 81 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Born | June 16, 1924 (Columbia, SC) |
Birthday | June 16 |
Town/City | Columbia, SC |
Nationality | SC |
Lucky Thompson’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Lucky Thompson 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.
A musician who preceded John Coltrane in playing Soprano saxophone for mainstream audiences. He has released solo work, as well as a sideman for artists like Dizzy Gillespie.
He began by playing with swing orchestras and moved towards bebop and hard bop as his genres of choice.
He disliked the music industry, considering producers and critics to be parasitic.
His wife Thelma passed away in 1963, leaving him with a son and a daughter.
He recorded with Charlie Parker.