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- Delta Rhythm Boys
- Rene DeKnight was born on December 5, 1913 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for The Gun Runner (1969), Hi, Good Lookin'! (1944) and So's Your Uncle (1943). He was married to Sallie Blair and Freda Celeste Alexander. He died on January 29, 2004 in Shingle Springs, California, USA.
- SpousesSallie Blair(1964 - February 15, 1992) (her death)Freda Celeste Alexander(? - January 30, 1963) (her death)
- A noted jazz pianist, orchestra leader, composer and arranger, he was a longtime member of the Delta Rhythm Boys. for whom he played piano from 1941-60. In later years he was instrumental in developing the sound of such R&B groups as The 5th Dimension.
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