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Anthony Leroy And His OrchestraLeroy Anderson Leroy Anderson American composer (1908–1975) For other people named Leroy Anderson, see Leroy Anderson (disambiguation). Leroy Anderson (/ləˈrɔɪ/ lə-ROY; June 29, 1908 – May 18, 1975) was an American composer of short, light concert pieces, many of which were introduced by the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of Arthur Fiedler. John Williams described him as "one of the great American masters of light orchestral music."[1] Quick facts Born, Died ... Leroy Anderson Anderson on the CD cover of The Best of Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride Born (1908-06-29)June 29, 1908 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. Died May 18, 1975(1975-05-18) (aged 66) Woodbury, Connecticut, U.S. Occupation(s) Composer, pianist, organist Spouse Eleanor Firke (m. 1942) Close Early life Born in Cambridge,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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