John Mills-Cockell

John Mills-Cockell (born 19 May 1943) is a Canadian composer and multi-instrumentalist, perhaps best known for his ground-breaking work with progressive / avant garde Canadian groups Intersystems and Syrinx, and for his numerous works for radio, television, film, ballet, and stage.

John Mills-Cockell
John Mills-Cockell
Background information
Birth nameJohn Mills-Cockell
Born (1943-05-19) 19 May 1943
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresElectronic, rock, film and television scores, opera, theatre
Occupation(s)Composer
Instrument(s)Multiple
Years active1963–present
LabelsTrue North, Alga Marghen, RVNG Intl.
Websitejohnmillscockell.ca

Mills-Cockell was one of the earliest adopters of the Moog synthesizer, and is generally regarded as a pioneer in the field of electronic music.

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