Ted Fio Rito

Composer

Birthday December 20, 1900

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace New Jersey

DEATH DATE Jul 22, 1971 (70)

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About

Composer known for Charley, My Boy, Now That You're Gone, and I Never Knew. He was popular on radio in the 1920s and 1930s.

Before Fame

He used to be a pianist at Columbia's New York City recording studio. He primarily worked with Harry Yerkes' bands.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.

Family Life

He was born to Italian immigrant couple Louis and Eugenia Rito.

Associated With

He collaborated with Gus Kahn, Sam Lewis, Cecil Mack, and Joe Young.