John Cage (1912 - 1992)

Born:
September 5, 1912 in Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:
August 12, 1992(age 79)

About:
John Milton Cage Jr. was an American composer, music theorist, artist, and philosopher. A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde.