Karl King
Composer

Karl King Net Worth

Karl King was a composer born on February 21, 1891 in Ohio. He is best known for composing Barnum and Bailey's Favorite and for his work as a march music bandmaster. He was a prolific composer, writing over 200 marches, many of which are still performed today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 21, 1891
Birth Place Ohio
Age 128 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 31, 1971 (age 80)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $70 million (2024)

About

Composer best known as the Composer of Barnum and Bailey's Favorite and as a march music bandmaster.

Before Fame

He received very little formal education and began performing with a circus band at age nineteen.

Trivia

He became the first-ever inductee into the Windjammers Unlimited (Circus Music Historical Society) Hall of Fame.

Family Life

His son, Karl L. King, Jr., was born in 1919 and died in 1987.

Associated With

Hist last published march, 1962's The Home Town Boy March, was dedicated to Songwriter Meredith Wilson.

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