1897-1962 US, Bluefield, West Virginia
Composer / Songwriter / Conductor
American composer, lyricist, conductor and music publisher. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984. Known for the compositions "Sweet Georgia Brown", "Sugar" and "Them There Eyes". b. June 27, 1897 (Bluefield, West Virginia) d. July 21, 1962 (New York City, New York)