Which Happened First?

Percy Faith

Percy Faith
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Percy Faith was a Canadian-American bandleader, orchestrator, composer and conductor, known for his lush arrangements of instrumental ballads and Christmas standards. He is often credited with popularizing the "easy listening" or "mood music" format.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Atahualpa YupanquiJanuary 31, 1908 – May 23, 1992
  2. Lionel HamptonApril 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002
  3. Olivier MessiaenDecember 10, 1908 – April 27, 1992
  4. Percy Faith (this page)April 7, 1908 – February 9, 1976
  5. Stéphane GrappelliJanuary 26, 1908 – December 1, 1997
  6. Vano MuradeliMarch 24, 1908 – August 14, 1970

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