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    6. John Williams is a pianist

    Williams worked as a pianist in jazz clubs and eventually studios, most notably for the brilliant Henry Mancini. 'Little Johnny Love Williams' played the famous piano riff on the groundbreaking Peter Gunn theme. Williams went on to be music arranger and bandleader for a number of albums for singer Frankie Laine.

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    John Williams makes history as oldest person to be nominated for an Academy Award

    John Williams makes history as oldest person to be nominated for an Academy Award

    Steven Spielberg confirms plans to make a documentary on film composer John Williams.

    Steven Spielberg confirms a documentary on film music legend John Williams is coming

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    ‘Thank you, maestro’ – Steven Spielberg says John Williams wrote ‘The Fabelmans’ music as a gift to the director’s parents.

    ‘Thank you, maestro’ – Spielberg says John Williams wrote ‘The Fabelmans’ music as a gift to the director’s parents

    Spielberg proclaims 'You still got it!' as John Williams plays Brahms at piano

    ‘You still got it!’ – 90-year-old John Williams casually plays Brahms concerto during recording session

    John Williams honoured as Queen Elizabeth II’s final ‘Knight’ before she died

    John Williams honoured as Queen Elizabeth II’s final ‘Knight’ before she died

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