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Paul Dresser (born April 22, 1859; died January 31, 1906) was an important American songwriter in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He is most noted for composing what would become the state song of Indiana (the state of his birth), a song called "On the Banks of the Wabash". He was born Johann Paul Dreiser Jr. in Terre Haute, and was an older brother of the novelist Theodore Dreiser ( 1871- 1945).Dresser worked as an actor, playwright, songThis page is about musical songs. For other meanings, see Song (disambiguation). A song is a relatively short musical composition for the human voice (possibly accompanied by other musical instruments), which features words ( lyrics). It is typically forwriter, producer, and music publisher. He composed more than 100 songs on Tin Pan AlleyTin Pan Alley was the name given to the collection of New York City centered music publishers and songwriters who dominated the popular music of the United States of America in the late 19th century and the early 20th century. The start of Tin Pan Alley i, in New York CitySkyline, with Statue of Liberty New York, New York" redirects here. For alternate meanings, see New York, New York (disambiguation). New York — officially named City of New York and often called New York City to distinguish it from the state of New York,. At the peak of his fame, in the 1890sEvents and trends Technology Early commercial production of automobiles. Science Henri Becquerel discovers radioactivity Discovery of x-rays by Wilhelm Rontgen Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius and US geologist Thomas Crowder Chamberlain independently co, he was the most popular songwriter in America. He created his own publishing house in 1901Events January 1 World celebrates what is regarded as the start of the new century. Zero-ists' argument that new century should be celebrated in 1900 rejected worldwide). January 1 The six colonies that make up Australia are federated as under an act of t to produce his works.
Despite his fame, he was financially unwise. He gave much of his money away to friends and family, and when his publishing house failed, he was left destitute. He died penniless at the age of 47 in New York CitySkyline, with Statue of Liberty New York, New York" redirects here. For alternate meanings, see New York, New York (disambiguation). New York — officially named City of New York and often called New York City to distinguish it from the state of New York,.
Dresser, Paul
Dresser, Paul
Dresser, Paul
