John Cage

John Cage

Born

September 5, 1912

Died

August 12, 1992 (79 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

John Milton Cage Jr. was an American composer, music theorist, artist, and philosopher. 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.