American jazz drummer who was a leading contributor to bop. He originated the now standard practice of maintaining a fixed pulse on a cymbal rather than the bass drum. |
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British writer, scientist, and underwater explorer noted for his stories of space exploration. His works include 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). |
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