La Monte Young

La Monte Thornton Young is an American composer, musician, and performance artist recognized as one of the first American minimalist composers and a central figure in post-war avant-garde music. He is best known for his exploration of sustained tones, beginning with his 1958 composition Trio for Strings.

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Who was born first?

• La Monte Young and Enzo Jannacci were born the same year
• La Monte Young and Alain Delon were born the same year
• La Monte Young and Akihiro Miwa were born the same year
• La Monte Young and Bobby Timmons were born the same year
• La Monte Young and Steve Lawrence were born the same year

Timeline

1. Akihiro MiwaMay 15, 1935 – June 20, 2026
2. Alain DelonNovember 8, 1935 – August 18, 2024
3. Bobby TimmonsDecember 19, 1935 – March 1, 1974
4. Enzo JannacciJune 3, 1935 – March 29, 2013
5. La Monte Young (this page)October 14, 1935 – present
6. Steve LawrenceJuly 8, 1935 – March 7, 2024

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