William Wells, (June 10, 1907 - November 12, 1985), more famous under the name of Dicky Wells (sometimes Dickie Wells), was an American jazz trombonist. Dickie Wells was born in Centerville, Tennessee. He moved to New York City in 1926, and became a member of the Lloyd Scott band. He played with Count Basie between 1938-1945 and 1947-1950. He also played with Cecil Scott, Spike Hughes, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Carter, Teddy Hill, Jimmy Rushing, Buck Clayton, and Ray Charles. He died on November 12, 1985 in New York City. External links · [LINK: http://kroner-music.dk/erling/dickie.html] 1974 interview · [LINK: http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9002940] Entry in Encyclopedia Britannica · [LINK: http://www.answers.com/topic/dicky-wells] Entry on answers.com (copy of All Music Guide entry)