American Composer John Cage Died On This Day in 1992 [ON-THIS-DAY]

American composer, music theorist, writer and artist John Cage died on this day in 1992 – aged 79.

A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music and non-standard use of musical instruments, Mr Cage is remembered as one of the most influential composers of the 20th Century.

He passed away from a stroke – after a long battle with poor health.

 

WILLIAM MARX | JOHN CAGE | 4’33”