[2] Walter Dawkins inherited the club from his uncle and he and his wife Jean / Jeanne ran it.
On Monday evening, March 19, 1973, Dawkins was believed to have committed suicide by shooting himself in the chest with a 38 colt revolver.
His body was found still seated in one of the lounge chairs located near the entrance to the club which was locked.
Elliott's husband Horace C. Sims and singer Carol Mitchell also attended.
[6] Below is a selected list of musicians and band who played at least once at Key Club: