Percy Wenrich: Biography, Facts and Career
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Percy Wenrich (January 23, 1880 – March 17, 1952) was an American composer of ragtime and popular music. He is best known for writing the songs "Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet" and "When You Wore a Tulip and I Wore a Big Red Rose", along with the rag "The Smiler". For more than 15 years, Wenrich toured with his wife, vaudeville performer, Dolly Connolly; for whom he wrote several hit songs, including "Red Rose Rag", "Alamo Rag" and "Moonlight Bay". He was known throughout his lifetime as "The Joplin Kid".
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- Full name: Percy Wenrich
- Born: 1887-01-23
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Chef
- Wikidata ID: Q370916
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Who is Percy Wenrich?
Percy Wenrich (January 23, 1880 – March 17, 1952) was an American composer of ragtime and popular music.
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Percy Wenrich is United States.
When was Percy Wenrich born?
Percy Wenrich was born on 1887-01-23.
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