Musicians who died on December 14

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on December 14. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1963 Dinah Washington

  Dinah Washington was an influential American singer and pianist, known primarily for her work in the genres of jazz, blues, R&B, and pop. Nicknamed the 'Queen of the Blues,' Washington's distinctive voice and dynamic interpretations made her one of the most popular African American female vocalists of the 1950s. [bio]