Eric Rogers (born Eric Gaukroger, 25 September 1921 – 8 April 1981) was a British composer, conductor and arranger, best known for composing the scores for numerous Carry On films.
Rogers moved with his parents from Halifax, England to Morriston, Wales when he was three. Rogers was interested in music from an early age, and during his attendance at church as a child, he was taught to play the church organ. His musical apprenticeship was generally...
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Eric Rogers (born Eric Gaukroger, 25 September 1921 – 8 April 1981) was a British composer, conductor and arranger, best known for composing the scores for numerous Carry On films.
Rogers moved with his parents from Halifax, England to Morriston, Wales when he was three. Rogers was interested in music from an early age, and during his attendance at church as a child, he was taught to play the church organ. His musical apprenticeship was generally untutored and he found himself playing the piano during the Second World War for free beer.
After the Second World War, he set up his own orchestra, playing in the Orchid Room at London's Trocadero. He orchestrated the original stage production of Oliver!, first performed at the New Theatre, London on June 30, 1960.
As his reputation grew, he was offered many conducting jobs for films. Most notably, he conducted several Carry On films and was the musical director for the classic comedy film Don't Lose Your Head in 1966. He also conducted the...
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