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Famous People Named Baker
Take a look at famous people named Baker, such as Josephine Baker, Vernon J. Baker, and Chet Baker.
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Josephine Baker
- In these groups:
- African-American Expats
- Famous Jazz Musicians
- Famous Geminis
Josephine Baker
Civil Rights Activist, Dancer, Singer / 1906 - 1975
Josephine Baker was a dancer and singer who became wildly popular in France during the 1920s. She also devoted much of her life to fighting racism.
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Ginger Baker
- In these groups:
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
- Musical Monikers
- Famous Leos
Ginger Baker
Drummer / 1939 -
Considered one of the greatest drummers of all time, Ginger Baker played with the bands Cream and Blind Faith. He is known for using two bass drums in his kit.
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Ella Baker
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Ella Baker
Civil Rights Activist / 1903 - 1986
Civil rights activist Ella Baker worked with the NAACP, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
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Anita Baker
- In these groups:
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
Anita Baker
Singer / 1958 -
Anita Baker is an American R&B and soul jazz performer who has won eight Grammy Awards. She won Song of the Year in 1989 for "Giving You the Best That I Got."
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Chet Baker
- In these groups:
- Famous Jazz Musicians
- Jazz Singers
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
Chet Baker
Singer, Trumpet Player / 1929 - 1988
U.S. trumpeter and singer Chet Baker's subdued tone and gentle phrasing made him the epitome of the cool jazz ( bebop) of the 1950s.
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LaVern Baker
- In these groups:
- Foremothers of Rock
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Scorpios
LaVern Baker
Singer / 1929 - 1997
American singer LaVern Baker helped pioneer the R&B sound in the 1950s and released multiple hits with Atlantic Records, including the famous "Tweedle Dee."
profile name: Josephine Baker profile occupation: Civil Rights Activist, Dancer, Singer
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profile name: Ella Baker profile occupation: Civil Rights Activist
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profile name: Anita Baker profile occupation: Singer
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profile name: Ginger Baker profile occupation: Drummer
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profile name: Chet Baker profile occupation: Singer, Trumpet Player
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profile name: LaVern Baker profile occupation: Singer
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