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About Meredith Willson
American flutist and composer Meredith Wilson was born in Mason City, Iowa. In his early teens he learned how to play the flute and had an ear for good music. Wilson attended New York’s Institute of Musical Art where he studied the flute.
Music Career
After school he toured the United States, Cuba and Mexico as a flutist with John Philip Sousa’s Band between 1921 and 1923. Sometimes known as “The Music Man”, Willson played temporarily in New York’s Rialto Theatre Orchestra as well as the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and the New York Chamber Music Society.
Willson was well known for his 1957 Broadway musical hit “The Music Man”, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1958.He won the first Grammy in National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences History in 1959.
Death
In 1984, Meredith Willson died of heart failure at 82.
Trivia
The eminent flutist also wrote poems, books and church hymns.
He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The American composer and playwright tied the wedding knot three times.
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F.A.Q. about Meredith Willson
When is his birthday?
Meredith Willson's birthday is on May 18, 1902.
In how many days is his birthday?
Meredith's birthday is in 169 days
How old was Meredith when he died?
He was 82 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 15, 1984.
How old would he be today?
Meredith Willson would be 121 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Meredith from?
He was born in Mason City, Iowa, U.S..