Person

Percy Faith

Percy Faith (April 7, 1908 – February 9, 1976) was a Canadian–American bandleader, orchestrator, composer and conductor, known for his lush arrangements of instrumental ballads and Christmas standards. He is often credited with popularizing the "easy listening" or "mood music" format. He became a staple of American popular music in the 1950s and continued well into the 1960s. Although his professi…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Canada
Born
April 7th, 1908
Died
February 9th, 1976
Labels
Columbia
CBS
Sony Music
CBS/Sony
Columbia
Last updated: July 9th, 2023