John Cage

John Cage
  • Type: Classical Composer
  • Country: United States
  • Born: September 5, 1912 in Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Died: August 12, 1992 in New York City, New York, United States

Biography

John Milton Cage Jr. (September 5, 1912 – August 12, 1992) was an American composer, philosopher, poet, music theorist, artist, printmaker, and amateur mycologist and mushroom collector. A pioneer of chance music, electronic music and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde. Critics have lauded him as one of the most influential American composers of the 20th century. He was also instrumental in the development of modern dance

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