John Cage
This article is about the composer. For other uses, see John Cage (disambiguation). John Cage John Cage (1988) Born John Milton Cage Jr. ( 1912-09-05 ) September 5, 1912 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Died August 12, 1992 (1992-08-12) (aged 79) Manhattan, New York, US Nationality American Occupation Composer and music theorist Signature John Milton Cage Jr. (September 5, 1912 – August 12, 1992) was an American composer and music theorist. A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde. Critics have lauded him as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. [1] [2] [3] [4] He was also instrumental in the development of modern dance, mostly through his association with choreographer Merce Cunningham, who was also Cage's romantic partner for most of their lives. [5] [6] Cage is perhaps best known for his 1952 c