Johnny Williams (drummer)
John Francis Williams (né Nagle; November 15, 1905 – October 19, 1985) was an American percussionist from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. In New York and Hollywood, he worked on radio, in films, and as a recording artist. He was the father of film composer and conductor John Williams.
Johnny Williams | |
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Williams in 1938 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Francis Nagle |
| Born | November 15, 1905 Rockland, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | October 19, 1985 (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1930s–1970s |
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| Spouse(s) |
Esther Towner (m. 1929) |
| Children | 4, including John Williams |
| Relatives | Joseph Williams (grandson) |
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