Thelonious+Monk+(3)



Thelonious Sphere Monk was born on October 10, 1917 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Thelonious spent most of his time in New York City. He plays the piano and he is also a composer. When he as a teenager he met Mary Lou Williams.

In the 1940’s Monk was one of the first players of bebop. He was known as chief architect of bebop. He began famous in the late 1950’s. Thelonious was a deeply private man who shunned publicity. He developed his musicianship to the highest level possible.

In 1773 thelonious monk retired. During the mid 70's Monk suffered from mental illness. He died in February 17th,1982. After he died it seemed as if everyone was doing his tributes.

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