Artist

Ron Grainer

score composer

Atherton, Australia · 1922 – 1981

Ron Grainer is a musician from Atherton, Australia, active 1922–1981.

Biography

Ron Grainer (born August 11, 1922, Atherton, Queensland, Australia - died February 21, 1981, Cuckfield, Sussex, England) was an Australian television and film composer. He worked mainly in the UK and wrote the theme music for television shows, including Maigret (1960), Steptoe And Son (1962-65, 1970-74), The Prisoner (1967) and Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978), but he is best remembered for composing the "Doctor Who" theme.

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Doctor Who
BBC Radiophonic Workshop
The Eagles
James Galway
The Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu
Orbital

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