Al Piantadosi
Al Piantadosi | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Alberto Joseph Piantadosi |
| Also known as | Ragtime Al |
| Born | August 18, 1882 New York City, US |
| Died | April 8, 1955 (aged 72) Encino, Los Angeles, US |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, pianist |
Al Piantadosi (born John Alberto Joseph Piantadosi; August 18, 1882 in New York City – April 8, 1955 in Encino, California) was an American composer of popular music during the heyday of Tin Pan Alley. He started out as a saloon and vaudeville pianist and rapidly flourished as a songwriter. For about ten years (from 1918 to 1928) he was an independent music publisher.