Galt MacDermot date of birth:
December 19, 1928
How old is Galt MacDermot?
96
Where was Galt MacDermot born?
Montreal, Quebec
What is Galt MacDermot nationality?
Canadian
What is Galt MacDermot's occupation?
Composer
Galt MacDermot claim to fame:
Hair
What instruments does Galt MacDermot play?
Piano, Keyboards, Arranger, Conductor
Short Biography
Arthur Terence Galt MacDermot (born December 18, 1928) is a Canadian composer, pianist and writer of musical theatre. He won a Grammy Award for the song "African Waltz" in 1960. His most successful musicals have been Hair (1967; its cast album also won a Grammy) and Two Gentlemen of Verona (1971). MacDermot has also written music for film soundtracks, jazz and funk albums, and classical music, and his music has been sampled in hit hip-hop songs and albums.