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Henry Lange

American concert pianist, composer and orchestra leader. Born in 1896 in Toledo, OH. Died in 1985 in Dayton, OH. Known as the "Monarch of the Ivories," Lange began his musical career as a pianist in 1920 with the Paul Whiteman orchestra, where he was Whlteman's personal composer. He led several bands during the 1920-1930s. He became musical director of WHIO radio in 1939, a position he held until 1954. His compositions include Hot Lips; Yes Sir, That's Lazybones; Symphanola; and Chopiano.