Roger Williams (pianist)
Roger Williams 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 the chart-topping "Autumn Leaves" in 1955 and "Born Free" in 1966–and 38 hit albums between 1955 and 1972.
1 October 1924
Born on the same birth date (1 October 1924): Bob Geigel • Jimmy Carter • Leonie Kramer • William Rehnquist
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