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          John Cage

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          Born

          John Milton Cage Jr.


          (1912-09-05)September 5, 1912

          Los Angeles, California, U.S.

          DiedAugust 12, 1992(1992-08-12) (aged 79)

          New York City, U.S.

          Alma materPomona College
          Occupation
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          Xenia Andreyevna Kashevaroff

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          5. 1935; div. 1945)​

          Partner(s)Merce Cunningham
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          John Milton Cage Jr. (September 5, 1912 – August 12, 1992) was an American composer and music theorist.

          A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde. Critics have lauded him as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.

          He was also instrumental in the development of modern dance, mostly through his association with choreographer Merce