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Oct 01, 1924 Omaha, Nebraska, United States Died on 08 Oct 2011 (aged 87)
American pianist
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About Roger Williams Pianist
- Roger Williams (born Louis Jacob Weertz, October 1, 1924 – October 8, 2011) was an American popular music pianist.
- Described by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the most popular instrumentalists of the mid-20th century", and "the rare instrumental pop artist to strike a lasting commercial chord," Williams had 22 hit singles — including chart-topping "Autumn Leaves" in 1955 and "Born Free" in 1966 — and 38 hit albums between 1955 and 1972.He was a Navy boxing champion, played for nine U.S.
- Presidential administrations, and had a gold Steinway & Sons grand piano model named in his honor.
