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Roy Frederick Budd (14 March 1947 – 7 August 1993) was a British jazz pianist and composer known for his film scores, including Get Carter and The Wild Geese.
Roy Budd. Music Department: Get Carter. Born on the 14th March, 1947, Roy Budd the musician was entirely self-taught, and was hailed as a child prodigy. At the age of four he began to play the piano, initially by ear and then by copying various melodies he heard by listening to the radio.
- Music Department, Composer, Actor
- March 14, 1947
- Roy Budd
- August 7, 1993
Feb 23, 2007 · Roy Budd playing his classic theme for the superb 1971 Mike Hodges/Michael Caine film, 'Get Carter'.
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Roy Budd. Music Department: Get Carter. Born on the 14th March, 1947, Roy Budd the musician was entirely self-taught, and was hailed as a child prodigy. At the age of four he began to play the piano, initially by ear and then by copying various melodies he heard by listening to the radio.
- March 14, 1947
- August 7, 1993
Aug 8, 1993 · Roy Budd, pianist and composer, died London 7 August, aged 46. Wrote over 50 film themes, and scores for Wild Geese and Who Dares Wins. Performed and conducted jazz as well as...
Aug 26, 2019 · Roy Budd (1947-1993) was a British jazz and film composer, pianist, and arranger. He is best known for his work as a film composer, particularly for his scores in the 1970s and early 1980s.
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Roy Budd (1947-93) was a self-taught musician who began his career as a jazz pianist, but he gained what little fame he acquired during his lifetime as an exceptional film composer, scoring over 50 films. This outline chronicles the musical career of Roy Budd.