Tom Lehrer, a renowned songwriter and mathematician, passed away at the age of 97 at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He gained fame in the 1950s and '60s with his darkly comedic songs addressing societal issues such as racial conflict, sexuality, and militarism. His 1953 album 'Songs of Tom Lehrer' became an underground hit, selling around 500,000 copies. Recognized for his contributions to the satirical television show 'That Was the Week That Was,' his work continued to resonate and inspire concert performances throughout his career.
Tom Lehrer, an acerbic songwriter and Harvard-trained mathematician who rose to fame in the 1950s and '60s, has died at age 97.
Lehrer began performing on college campuses and clubs in the 1950s, playing darkly comedic numbers that tackled topics like racial conflict, the Catholic Church and militarism.
His self-released album 'Songs of Tom Lehrer' became an underground hit in 1953, selling around 500,000 copies and sparking worldwide demand for his concerts.
During the mid-1960s, Lehrer contributed songs to the satirical NBC news show 'That Was the Week That Was,' which inspired his album 'That Was the Year That Was.'
Collection
[
|
...
]