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Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach

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12 May 1928
08 Feb 2023
Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Biography

Burt Freeman Bacharach (May 12, 1928 – February 8, 2023) was an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures of 20th-century popular music. Starting in the 1950s, he composed hundreds of pop songs, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. Bacharach's music is characterized by unusual chord progressions and time signature changes, influenced by his background in jazz, and uncommon selections of instru...

Also Known As

Burt Freeman Bacharach

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