Tom Lehrer, Brilliant Satirist and Mathematician, Has Passed Away at the age of 97
He mocked the Cold War, racism, and religion—with nothing but a piano and a fearless mind.
Tom Lehrer Passed Away: he beloved satirical songwriter known for skewering marriage, politics, racism, and the Cold War ‘Tom Lehrer‘, before stepping away from music to return to teaching math at Harvard and other universities, has died at 97.
His longtime friend David Herder confirmed that Lehrer passed away Saturday at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The cause of death was not disclosed. before die he had a great career in Music Industry.
Tom Lehrer Legendary Carrer
Satirist and Mathematician Tom Lehrer remained on the math faculty at the University of California, Santa Cruz, well into his late 70s. In a remarkable move in 2020, he gave up the copyright to his work, allowing the public to use his lyrics freely in any format—without paying any fees.
A Harvard prodigy, Lehrer earned his mathematics degree at just 18. He soon turned his sharp wit to cultural traditions and current events. His clever and often controversial songs included “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park,” “The Old Dope Peddler” (a play on “The Old Lamplighter”), “Be Prepared” (a satire of the Boy Scouts), and “The Vatican Rag,” in which the atheist composer poked fun at Catholic rituals.
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