Bill Dowdy Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

William 'Bill' Lee Dowdy was an American jazz drummer and music teacher born on August 15, 1932, in Osceola. He grew up in Benton Harbor, Michigan, where he learned piano and drums. Dowdy studied at Roosevelt University in Chicago and led his own band, Club 49 Trio. He recorded with notable artists, including Johnny Griffin, J. J. Johnson, and others, producing over ten albums. He was inspired by legendary drummers like Gene Krupa and Max Roach. Later in life, he settled in Battle Creek, working in music retail and teaching.

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August 15, 1932 Facts

Generation Group

Bill Dowdy belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Osceola

Place of Death: Battle Creek

Educated At: Roosevelt University

Occupation: jazz musician

Employers: self-employed | music teacher

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.