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Duke Ellington

United States · 1899–1974

#158 of the greatest musicians of all time, ranked by everyone.

• #41 among classical composers

#80 of the 217 musicians from the United States.

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155. A. R. Rahman India · 1966–
156. Ludacris United States · 1977–
157. XXXTentacion United States · 1998–2018
158. Duke Ellington United States · 1899–1974
159. Richard Strauss Germany · 1864–1949
160. Gioachino Rossini Italy · 1792–1868
161. Angus Young United Kingdom · 1955–

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