ASCAP

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ASCAP

ORGANIZATION

The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. A performing rights organization founded in 1914 by a group of songwriters and composers, created to ensure compensation for public performances of their works.

Official Website:
http://www.ascap.com

Founding Date:
1914

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Fred E. Ahlert Composer 19-Sep-1892 20-Oct-1953 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter

Romare Bearden Painter 2-Sep-1911 12-Mar-1988 Collagist

Marilyn Bergman Songwriter 10-Nov-1929 The Way We Were

Irving Caesar Songwriter 4-Jul-1895 17-Dec-1996 Tea for Two

Phil Crane Politician 3-Nov-1930 8-Nov-2014 Congressman from Illinois, 1969-2005

Hal David Songwriter 25-May-1921 1-Sep-2012 Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head

Johnny Green Composer 10-Oct-1908 15-May-1989 Body and Soul

Victor Herbert Composer 1-Feb-1859 24-May-1924 Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life

Ned Washington Songwriter 15-Aug-1901 20-Dec-1976 When You Wish Upon a Star

Jimmy Webb Songwriter 15-Aug-1946 Up, Up, and Away!

Roy Webb Composer 3-Oct-1888 10-Dec-1982 Music Director at RKO, 1929-55

Paul Williams Singer/Songwriter 19-Sep-1940 Just an Old Fashioned Love Song

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