Johnny Williams (drummer)
American percussionist (1905–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Francis Williams (né Nagle; November 15, 1905 – October 19, 1985) was an American percussionist from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. In New York and Hollywood, he worked on radio, in films, and as a recording artist. He was the father of film composer and conductor John Williams.
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Birth name | John Francis Nagle |
Born | (1905-11-15)November 15, 1905 Rockland, Maine, U.S. |
Died | October 19, 1985(1985-10-19) (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 1930s–1970s |
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Spouse(s) |
Esther Towner (m. 1929) |
Children | 4, including John Williams |
Relatives | Joseph Williams (grandson) |
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