1959 Death Billy Mayerl, composer, pianist, master of light music, composed works for piano and orchestra, developed syncopated novelty piano solos, 300 piano pieces, most named after flowers and trees, dies at 56 1952 Birthday Cliff Adams, born in London, England, rocker, formed Cliff Adams Singers, known for ballads and novelty songs 1942 Birthday John Crowley, U.S., sci-fi author, Deep, Beasts, Novelty 1926 Birthday Brother Dave Gardner, Novelty singer/comedian 1902 Birthday Billy Mayerl, born in London, England, composer, pianist, master of light music, composed works for piano and orchestra, developed syncopated novelty piano solos, 300 piano pieces, most named after flowers and trees
