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Richard Rodgers
American composer of songs and Broadway musicals (1902–1979)
For other people named Richard Rodgers, see Richard Rodgers (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Richard Rogers or Dick Rogers.
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| Birth name | Richard Charles Rodgers |
| Born | (1902-06-28)June 28, 1902 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 1979(1979-12-30) (aged 77) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Musical theater |
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| Years active | 1919–1979 |
| Education | Columbia University (BA) Juilliard School |
Musical artist
Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American composer who worked primarily in musical theater.
With 43 Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers was one of the best-known American composers of the 20th century, and his compositions had a significant influence on popular music.
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