As per our current Database, Percy Faith has been died on Feb 9, 1976 (age 67).
When Percy Faith die, Percy Faith was 67 years old.
Popular As | Percy Faith |
Occupation | Composer |
Age | 67 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | April 7, 1908 (Toronto, Canada) |
Birthday | April 7 |
Town/City | Toronto, Canada |
Nationality | Canada |
Percy Faith’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Percy Faith was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Bandleader, orchestrator, Composer, and Conductor who played a key role in the easy listening movement of the 1950s and 1960s. He is best remembered for "The Song from Moulin Rouge," which was featured in the classic 1952 film Moulin Rouge.
He studied violin and piano as a child, but started conducting music after sustaining a hand injury. He was popular on the CBC from 1933 until 1940 and also worked for Voice of America.
He released over 70 albums in his career as a bandleader and gained fame for his arrangements of pop and Christmas standards.
He was married to Mary Palange. He grew up the oldest of seven siblings.
He and Joe Newman were both accomplished 1950s bandleaders.