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Eric Rogers (born Eric Gaukroger; 25 September 1921 – 8 April 1981) was an English-born composer, conductor and arranger, best known for composing the scores for twenty-two Carry On films.
Oct 25, 2023 · This composer-conductor was Eric Rogers (1921–1981), and the score in question one of no fewer than 23 he composed for the hugely popular Carry On film franchise produced by Peter Rogers and directed by Gerald Thomas between 1958 and 1978 (see Table 15.1).
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Eric Rogers. Music Department: Dr. No. Born in 1921, Eric Rogers' interest in music began at an early age. A regular churchgoer, he was taught to play the church organ at the age of 13.
- Music Department, Composer, Actor
- September 25, 1921
- Eric Rogers
- April 8, 1981
A profile of the composer Eric Rogers (1913-81), along with a list of their works available to browse and buy.
Eric Rogers (born Eric Gaukroger; 25 September 1921 – 8 April 1981) was an English-born composer, conductor and arranger, best known for composing the scores for twenty-two Carry On films.
Eric also wrote the songs which introduced Cowboy, Screaming and Don't Lose Your Head. He was a gifted and versatile instrumentalist who became great friends with his producer, Peter Rogers. He was writing a book about music when he died in April 8, 1981 (age 59) in Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire, England.
Born in 1921, Eric Rogers' interest in music began at an early age. A regular churchgoer, he was taught to play the church organ at the age of 13. His musical apprenticeship was a largely untutored one. During the Second World War, Rogers found himself playing the piano in return for free beer!
