Centerville, Hickman County, Tennessee, United States
Died
12 November 1985 (aged 78)
Dicky Wells (sometimes Dickie Wells) (born as William Wells, June 10, 1907 or 1909 - November 12, 1985) was an American jazz trombonist. Dickie Wells was born in Centerville, Tennessee. He moved to New York City in 1926, and became a member of the Lloyd Scott band. He played with Count Basie between 1938–1945 and 1947-1950. He also played with Cecil Scott, Spike Hughes, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Carter, Teddy Hill, Jimmy Rushing, Buck Clayton and Ray Charles. In his later years, Wells suffered a severe beating that affected his memory, but he recovered and continued to perform. He p… read more
Dicky Wells (sometimes Dickie Wells) (born as William Wells, June 10, 1907 or 1909 - November 12, 1985) was an American jazz trombonist. Dickie Wells was born in Centerville, Tennessee. He moved to New York City in 1926, and became a member of the Lloyd Scott band. He played with Count Basie … read more
Dicky Wells (sometimes Dickie Wells) (born as William Wells, June 10, 1907 or 1909 - November 12, 1985) was an American jazz trombonist. Dickie Wells was born in Centerville, Tennessee. He moved to New York City in 1926, and became a member of the Lloyd Scott band. He played with Count Basie between 1938–1945 and 1947-1950. He also played with Cecil Scott, Spike … read more