1945–1981
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Cornelius "Tenoo" Coleman
1928–1973
United States
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Biography
Cornelius Jessie "Tenoo" Coleman (July 5, 1928 – February 20, 1973) was an American R&B drummer best known for playing with Fats Domino's band and on many of his hit records. Tenoo Coleman was born in New Orleans. He was raised uptown on Rocheblave Street, in a rough neighborhood known as "The Blade".
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