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Robert Lrod Dorough (December 12, 1923 – April 23, 2018) was an American bebop and cool jazz vocalist, pianist, and composer. [2] [3] He 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.
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...
Dec 27, 2018 · The educational sensation ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ started with a man who could make a song out of anything. GEORGE NEWALL, copy chief for the advertising firm McCaffrey and McCall, which ...
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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, who worked with Miles Davis and wrote songs for educational cartoons, passed away at 94. He was a versatile pianist, singer and composer who blended jazz, pop and rock influences.
Apr 24, 2018 · Bob Dorough, the creator of ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ passed away at age 94. His granddaughter Corin Wolf didn’t disclose his exact cause of death but told CNN that Dorough was diagnosed with ...
Apr 23, 2018 · Bob Dorough was a jazz singer, pianist, composer, and arranger who worked with Miles Davis, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Lenny Bruce. He also created the songs for the educational animation series Schoolhouse Rock!, which taught millions of kids their multiplication tables and other subjects.
