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Musician, composer, arranger. Instrument. Trumpet. Edward William May Jr.[ 1] (November 10, 1916 – January 22, 2004) was an American composer, arranger and trumpeter. He composed film and television music for The Green Hornet (1966), The Mod Squad (1968), Batman (with Batgirl theme, 1967), [ 1] and Naked City (1960).
His catchphrase and infomercials made Billy Mays a notable icon in popular culture, with many shows, YouTube videos, and films lampooning him. In the South Park episode "Dead Celebrities", Mays' ghost
Feb 5, 2024 · Billy Mays, the King of TV Commercials, rose to pop culture icon status peddling products like OxiClean on HSN before tragedy cut his life short.
Sep 12, 2022 · OxiClean pitchman Billy Mays bumped his head on a flight the night before his death, but did that cause it? Here are the disturbing details from his autopsy.
Distinguished multiple Grammy-winning trumpeter, arranger, conductor and songwriter whose instantly-recognizable style remains a longtime trademark. The son of a roofer and a youthful asthmatic, his physician advised therapy through playing the tuba.
Billy May. Distinguished multiple Grammy-winning trumpeter, arranger, conductor and songwriter whose instantly-recognizable style remains a longtime trademark. The son of a roofer and a youthful asthmatic, his physician advised therapy through playing the tuba.
Nov 10, 2021 · Born on November 10, 1916, Billy May arranged for some of the best in the business, artists like Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, and Bobby Darin.
Jan 26, 2004 · Billy May, a prolific arranger best known for his work with Frank Sinatra, died on Thursday at his home in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., his wife, Doris, said. He was 87.
Jan 27, 2004 · Billy May, a jazz trumpeter and composer best known for his critically acclaimed arrangements for Frank Sinatra, died last week at age 87.
Dec 12, 2017 · ( from the LA Times ) Billy May, a 1950s bandleader, composer and arranger with a highly distinctive style who worked with such leading recording artists as Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee, died of a heart attack Thursday at his home in San Juan Capistrano.