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GEORGE GERSHWIN
George Gershwin, 28 March 1937. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Van Vechten Collection,
SUMMARY
Full Name:
Jacob Gershowitz
Description:
Composer, USA
Known For:
Known for her songs - "I Got Rythm" - 1931 - "Swanee" - 1917
Instruments:
Pianist
Location:
United States of America
Web Site:
http://www.gershwin.com/
Date Born:
26th September 1898
Location Born:
Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Date Died:
11th July 1937
Location Died:
Hollywood, California, United States of America
Cause Of Death:
Glioblastoma multiforme
Memorial:
He had developed a malignant brain tumor at the age of 38.
Summary:
George Girshwin was a composer and pianist who wrote many songs that stand up to any written before or since.
Photo Comments:
As the restrictions on this collection expired in 1986, the Library of Congress believes this image is in the public domain. Photo by Carl Van Vechten
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