Dicky Wells was born on June 10, 1909 in Centerville, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Trumbo (2015), Policy Man (1938) and Jazz Party (1958). He died on November 12, 1985 in New York City, New York, USA.
Problems with alcoholism precipitated his early retirement from the music scene. His well-received 1973 autobiography, 'The Night People', resulted in a brief comeback.
A vicious mugging in 1975 left him in a coma for several weeks.
Jazz trombonist who came to prominence with the Count Basie Orchestra (1938-50). Invented his own 'pepperpot' mute.