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Symphony Sid

American DJ (1909–1984)

PersonDied aged 74humanQ360429

Born: December 14, 1909
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1.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Died: September 14, 1984
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1.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: New York City
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1.Stated in Carnegie Hall Data LabRetrieved 2022-05-02
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Place of death: Florida
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: disc jockey
, radio personality

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Sid Torin, known professionally as "Symphony Sid", was a long-time jazz disc jockey in the United States. Many critics have credited him with introducing bebop to a mass audience.

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Sex or gender: male

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