Theodore Vincent Bibb (1918 – 2010), was an American jazz drummer. He was one of a number of St. Louis musicians who served in the military during the

World War II World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...

era. "During his music career he performed with Dewey Jackson, “Peanuts” Whalum,

Oliver Nelson Oliver Edward Nelson (June 4, 1932 – October 28, 1975) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. His 1961 Impulse! album '' The Blues and the Abstract Truth'' (1961) is regarded as one of the most signi ...

, the George Hudson Orchestra, and Singleton Palmer." Bibb died on November 21, 2010, at the age of 92.

Early life

Bibb served in the

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where he rose to the rank of

Technician fifth grade Technician fifth grade (abbreviated T/5 or Tec 5) was a rank of the United States Army from 1942 to 1948. The rank was created to recognize enlisted soldiers with special technical skills, but who were not trained as combat leaders. History ...

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* 1918 births 2010 deaths Jazz musicians from St. Louis American jazz drummers United States Army non-commissioned officers United States Army personnel of World War II American male drummers Drummers from St. Louis {{US-jazz-drummer-stub