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On November 26, Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin named Hodges the starting quarterback for the Steelers' next game against the Cleveland Browns. Hodges signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2019. Axell Hodges is a six-time X Games medalist and motocross competitor. He is best known for being a Country Singer. He has also won multiple Summer and Winter X Games medals. Johnny Hodges, birth name Cornelius Hodges, bynames Jeep and Rabbit, (born July 25, 1906, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.—died May 11, 1970, New York, New York), American jazz saxophonist who was a featured soloist in Duke Ellington’s orchestra. Johnny Hodges, birth name Cornelius Hodges, bynames Jeep and Rabbit, (born July 25, 1906, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.—died May 11, 1970, New York, New York), American jazz saxophonist who was a featured soloist in Duke Ellington ’s orchestra. He was a true original, about whom Ellington once said: “Johnny Hodges has complete independence of expression. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady became the first player in NFL history to win six Super Bowl championships. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. “Evel and daredevils of the past have helped pave the way for guys like me. [22] His brother, Duncan, also played quarterback for the VMI Keydets. Outside of motocross, Hodges also grew up skateboarding, BMX biking and snowboarding, which has influenced his racing style and is exemplified in his popular moto videos on YouTube. "We put spark arrestors in the pipes, and when I hit the ramps I try not to rev it and go complete X Games-mode on everyone. Duke Ellington's original 14-member band included such musicians as cornetist Rex Stewart, trombonist Lawrence Brown, baritone saxophonist Harry Carney, and alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges. Vicki Golden is a professional freestyle motocross rider and four-time X Games gold medalist. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Johnny-Hodges, All About Jazz - Biography of Johnny Hodges, Johnny Hodges - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). In the same night, he was going to try and jump farther than anyone ever has on a motorcycle, a distance that was set in 2011 by Australian Robbie Madison. Lovecraft wrote short stories, novels and novellas, including 'The Call of Cthulhu' and 'The Case of Charles Dexter Ward.'. I try to keep it mellow and just ride at the right times of the day. [7] He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2019 following an injury to starter Ben Roethlisberger. Corrections?
Garnering a huge social media following, he is known for his unique moto videos. Hodges was also a member of Sigma Nu while at Samford.
Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. [6] The Steelers re-signed Hodges to their practice squad on September 10, 2019. Ty Hodges is currently single, according to our records.
That makes me happy and makes me feel good about all this.”.
He played college football at Samford, after playing at Mortimer Jordan High School. He was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2019. https://www.biography.com/athlete/axell-hodges. His basic style did not change throughout the years, but his considerable technique and harmonic sense ensured that his solos always sounded fresh and contemporary. Hodges was so closely associated with Ellington that jazz fans were taken by surprise when he left the band in 1951 to form his own combo. Hodges built ramps in his backyard to practice his tricks, although he admits he's got to be careful not to disturb the neighbors. He worked in Boston and New York during the mid-1920s, playing in bands led by Lloyd Scott, Chick Webb, Bobby Sawyer, Luckey Roberts, and Bechet. Devlin "Duck" Hodges (born April 12, 1996) is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).
[13] In the game, Hodges threw for 212 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the 20–13 win. Other Ellington veterans such as Lawrence Brown and Sonny Greer, as well as the young John Coltrane, played in Hodges’s band. Devlin "Duck" Hodges (born April 12, 1996) is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He joined Duke Ellington’s orchestra in 1928 and was the band’s most-featured soloist for the next four decades.
Hodges began riding at age eight and broke ground when he won the Loretta Lynn's national amateur race in 2012. Axell "Slay" Hodges is an X Games gold medal motocross competitor known for his multifaceted athletics and style. He was put back into the game in the fourth quarter after Rudolph suffered a shoulder injury. [10] He won his first NFL start in the October 13, 2019 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
He was featured on countless Ellington recordings, demonstrating his skill at ballads (“Warm Valley,” “Passion Flower,” “In a Sentimental Mood”) and up-tempo numbers (“Things Ain’t What They Used to Be,” “The Jeep Is Jumpin’”). He died tragically in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020.
The American Movie Actor was born in Washington, DC on May 26, 1981. Hodges rejoined the Ellington orchestra and remained with Ellington until his death, although he continued to engage in side projects and lead occasional recording sessions under his own name. Using Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube, Hodges has cultivated a sizable social media following as a rider. He's not only attracted motocross fans but also the surfer, skate, snow and BMX crowd. What Travis, Nitro Circus and HISTORY did last year in ‘Evel Live’ inspired a lot of freestyle athletes and a new generation of motorcyclists," Axell says. Rep. Jason Hodges, 39, is the Democrat incumbent in the state House of Representatives and is Operations Manager for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. He was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2019. A fully customized Kawasaki KX450F was to have been his ride for both jump attempts. Garnering a huge social media following, he is known for his unique moto videos.
[9] In his first regular season game, Hodges completed seven of nine passes for 68 yards, and ran the ball twice for 20 yards. Hodges gained the nickname "Duck" at Samford[20] for his prowess at duck calling.
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Hodges played lead alto in Ellington’s sax section; his melody lines were an important component in the band’s palette of sounds. Born on August 20, 1996, in Encinitas, California, Hodges grew up watching his father and two older brothers racing dirt bikes and being a fan of motocross champ Jeremy McGrath. Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterbacks, "Samford's Devlin Hodges named SoCon Player of the Year", "Samford QB Devlin Hodges wins Walter Payton Award", "Devlin Hodges notches FCS mark with 14,584 career passing yards", "Football Championship Subdivision Player Stats – Devlin Hodges – Samford Bulldogs | STATS | FCS Football", "Mason Rudolph leaves game vs. Ravens with concussion", "Steelers rule out QB Rudolph; Hodges to start", "Steelers' Conner scores 2 TDs, Hodges wins first start", "Steelers starting Devlin Hodges at QB vs. Browns", "Duck's Dynasty? We've been [living in Encinitas] for like 25 years, and everyone knows my dad from my Snapchat and stuff — he's kind of the crazy guy who gets s**t done," Hodges explained. He then received instruction from the legendary Sidney Bechet, one of the first important jazz soloists and perhaps Hodges’s only major influence. “Certain brands stepped up when others leave. Demi Lovato is a successful actress and recording artist with hits like 'Skyscraper,' 'Cool for the Summer,' 'Heart Attack' and 'Sorry Not Sorry.'.
We strive for accuracy and fairness. Chief ARP Warden Hodges. The Steelers lost 10–16. He opened for Toby Keith during Keith’s Locked and Loaded Tour in 2011 and has toured with other top artists including Eli Young Band, Miranda Lambert, and Eric Church. In a CNN interview, beach volleyball champion Kerri Walsh-Jennings says she was warned she might lose her sponsorships when she discovered she was six weeks pregnant with her first child at the London Olympics. He crashed and injured his ankles while practicing for the longest motorcycle jump in history. He played college football at Samford, after playing at Mortimer Jordan High School. [11] In the game, Hodges threw for 132 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.