Roger Williams, his music is timelessly delightful.There's no <br /> Other in the world like him.He started to play piano at age three.A <br /> Graduated of I.S.U.Drake University, and Julliard School of Music.Performed at <br /> E-very major venue, Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and the White House.He's <br /> Referred as the 'Pianist for Presidents' because of his later performances.Roger <br /> <br /> Williams was born, Louis Weertz, (October 1,1924) in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. <br /> I-n high school, became interested in boxing, but then returned to music <br /> Later on, only after breaking his nose and other injuries many times.He <br /> Later majored in piano, and then enrolled in the U.S.Navy, served in World II. <br /> In 1955, he recorded 'Autumn Leaves'and reached #1 on billboard music charts. <br /> After that, he did, Born Free, Godfather, Romeo &Juliet, Evergreen and many <br /> Many more.On October 29,2004, was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. <br /> Steinway Hall, found him celebrating his 81th birthday tickling the ivories.<br /><br />Dorian Petersen Potter<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/roger-williams-acrostic/
