James E. Myers
James Edward Myers (October 26, 1919 – May 10, 2001) was an American songwriter, music publisher, actor, director, producer, and raconteur.
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| Born | October 26, 1919 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 10, 2001 (aged 81) Bonita Springs, Florida, U.S. |
| Other names | Jimmy DeKnight |
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Myers is best known as the credited co-writer of "Rock Around the Clock" for which he used the pseudonym "Jimmy DeKnight". Myers is credited as co-writer, with Max C. Freedman, though doubt has been cast as to whether Myers actually participated in the writing of the song.
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