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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Ella Fitzgerald's other life

Ella was born on April 25, 1917  in Newport news,Virginia,

Ella was a child of William and Tempie Fitzgerald.

Ella lived in Yonkers New York as a young life, and Beverly Hills, California as an older life.

Ella studied music in scat and bebop,

Ella overcame from being discriminated.

Ella worked as a singer and dancer when her band stopped, not her she could  sing across the earth.

Ella was challenged by racism; she couldn't sing in all places because she was black.

Ella's personality could be described as a bad girl because had to go to reform school.

Ella was married twice to Benny Kornegay, 1941, and to Ray Brown, 1947.

Ella was always doing her job well performing on the streets,

never doubting her self.

Ella was known for singing, Dancing, and fighting for equal rights.

Ella died June 15, 1996 in Beverly Hills California, United States.

Overall Ella Fitzgerald was a good person in life and was encouraging!

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