RICHARD RODGERS
Name: Richard Charles Rodgers
Born: 28 June 1902 New York City, New York
Died: 30 December 1979 New York City, New York
Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902, Arverne, Queens, New York City –
December 30, 1979, New York City) was an American composer of the music for more
than 900 songs and 40 Broadway musicals. He also composed music for films and
television. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists
Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have had a significant
impact on popular music down to the present day, and have an enduring broad
appeal.
Rodgers and Marvin Hamlisch are the only persons to have won an Oscar, Grammy,
Emmy, Tony Award, and Pulitzer Prize.
Name: Richard Charles Rodgers
Born: 28 June 1902 New York City, New York
Died: 30 December 1979 New York City, New York
Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902, Arverne, Queens, New York City –
December 30, 1979, New York City) was an American composer of the music for more
than 900 songs and 40 Broadway musicals. He also composed music for films and
television. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists
Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have had a significant
impact on popular music down to the present day, and have an enduring broad
appeal.
Rodgers and Marvin Hamlisch are the only persons to have won an Oscar, Grammy,
Emmy, Tony Award, and Pulitzer Prize.