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Aug 5, 2013 · Jazz musician Leith Stevens's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
Profile: American composer and musician for radio, TV and film scores. Born: September 13, 1909 in Mount Moriah, Missouri. Died: July 23, 1970 in Los Angeles, California (heart attack). He composed for motion pictures, television, and radio, conducted symphony orchestras, composed a piano concerto, and wrote pop tunes.
Jul 24, 1970 · HOLLYWOOD, July 23 (UPI) —Leith Stevens, director of television music at Paramount Studios, collapsed and died of a heart attack at his office to clay after learning that his wife. Elizabeth, had...
Leith Stevens was born on 13 September 1909 in Mount Moriah, Missouri, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for The War of the Worlds (1953), Destination Moon (1950) and Julie (1956). He was married to Mary McCoy and Elizabeth Stevens.
Leith Stevens’ War of the Worlds Online Score Study. March 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Embark on an exploration of Leith Stevens’ remarkable score to the 1953 science fiction classic, “War of the Worlds.” Despite not being widely recognized now, Stevens was a towering figure in his day.
Film and television composer Leith Stevens remains best known for his score to the Marlon Brando classic The Wild One. Born in Mount Moriah, Missouri on September 13, 1909, Stevens was a child prodigy…. Read Full Biography.
Leith Stevens. Born 13 September 1909, Mount Moriah, Missouri. Died 23 July 1970, Hollywood, California. S tevens is somewhat unfairly remembered most often as the guy they hired instead of Shorty Rogers to score "The Wild One."
