Artist
Walter Murphy
American score composer
New York City, United States · b. 1952
Walter Murphy is a musician from New York City, United States, active since 1952. Their discography on Gatefold includes 4 records. They also recorded with Uncle Louie.
5
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1952
Since
Biography
American composer, keyboardist, songwriter, and record producer.
Classically-trained pianist and former advertising jingle writer (born: December 19, 1952 in New York City, New York). He comes to fame with his Disco single "A Fifth Of Beethoven", that topped the US Hot 100 in 1976 and was subsequently featured on the best-selling soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever (opens in a new tab).
In an effort to stimulate sales, his record company credited some releases of the single to Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band or just The Walter Murphy Band (opens in a new tab).
In a career spanning over five decades, Murphy has written music for numerous films and TV shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Looney Tunes, and Family Guy.
Bio from Discogs
Walter Murphy — solo
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Uncle Louie
A project Walter Murphy was part of.
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