- Born
- Died
- Birth nameIsaac Holt
- Isaac 'Redd' Holt was born on May 16, 1932 in Rosedale, Mississippi, USA. He was married to Marylean Green. He died on May 23, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- SpouseMarylean Green(1954 - May 23, 2023) (his death, 3 children)
- ChildrenReginaldIsaacIvan
- ParentsWillieMary Gilliam Holt
- RelativesBenjamin(Sibling)
- He first began playing drums as a student at Crane High School in Chicago, where he played in an ensemble with future collaborators Ramsey Lewis and Eldee Young.
- Studied music at the Chicago Musical College.
- Enlisted in the United States Army in 1955 and was stationed in Germany, where he played with a military band.
- Studied radio and television at Kennedy-King College.
- Founded the Gumption Artist Workshop which was active from 1980 to 1985.
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