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The Quinto SistersJohnny Marks Johnny Marks American songwriter (1909–1985) John David Marks (November 10, 1909 – September 3, 1985) was an American songwriter. He specialized in Christmas songs and wrote many holiday standards, including "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (a hit for Gene Autry and others), "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" (a hit for Brenda Lee), "A Holly Jolly Christmas" (recorded by the Quinto Sisters and later by Burl Ives), "Silver and Gold" (for Burl Ives), and "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" (introduced by Bing Crosby). Quick facts Born, Died ... Johnny Marks Born John David Marks (1909-11-10)November 10, 1909 Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. Died September 3, 1985(1985-09-03) (aged 75) New York, New York, U.S. Education McBurney School Colgate University… (Source: Wikipedia)
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