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Robert Lrod Dorough (December 12, 1923 – April 23, 2018) was an American bebop and cool jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, songwriter, arranger, and producer. [2] [3] Dorough became famous as the composer and performer of songs in the TV series Schoolhouse Rock!, as well as for his work with Miles Davis, Blossom Dearie, and others. Early life.
Apr 24, 2018 · Bob Dorough, a singer, pianist and composer who was well known for his jazz but even better known for “Schoolhouse Rock!,” an infectious series of song-filled cartoons that conveyed math and...
Apr 24, 2018 · Bob Dorough, whose career began as a composer, arranger and singer in the booming New York jazz scene of the ’50s and ’60s before he became the musical keystone of Schoolhouse Rock!, died Monday afternoon in Mt. Bethel, Penn., his wife, Sally Shanley Dorough, confirmed to NPR. He was 94.
Dec 27, 2018 · The educational sensation ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ started with a man who could make a song out of anything.
Apr 27, 2018 · Bob Dorough, the jazz composer, pianist and singer best known for educating a generation of American kids with his entertaining songs died Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pa. He was...
Apr 24, 2018 · Bob Dorough was a bebop pianist and a jazz musician who recorded with Miles Davis. But he'll be best remembered for Schoolhouse Rock! — he sang and composed many of the...
Apr 24, 2018 · CNN — The man who taught thousands of kids – and adults – about grammar and math through song has died. Bob Dorough, the creator of ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ passed away at age 94. His granddaughter...
Apr 25, 2018 · Dorough, whose distinctive, reedy voice was featured on many of the series’ popular songs and who was also its musical director, died Monday of natural causes at his home in Mount Bethel,...
Apr 23, 2018 · Bob Dorough. Vocalist, Composer, Arranger, Pianist. 2019 NEA Jazz Master. Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania. Date of birth: Dec 12, 1923. Date of death: Apr 23, 2018. Photo by Garth Woods. Bio.
Apr 24, 2018 · Besides writing for animated TV shorts, Bob Dorough had a long career as a jazz musician and composer.
