George Rhodes (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Rhodes (musician)

arranger, conductor, and pianist from the United States

Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1918

Place of Birth: Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 25-Dec-1985

Profession: pianist

Zodiac Sign: Libra

George A.
Rhodes (October 10, 1918 – December 25, 1985) was an African American arranger, conductor, music director, pianist, and composer.
He is most known for being Sammy Davis Jr.'s long-time music director, arranger, and conductor.
Rhodes made history as a black music director by being the first to work for a major network (at NBC in 1966 for The Sammy Davis Jr.
Show) and to work for a Las Vegas showroom (at the Tropicana Hotel in 1973).
After originally being hired as a short-term pianist for Davis in 1955, Rhodes eventually became his principal arranger and conductor, working on his variety act, The Sammy Davis Jr.
Show, three of Davis' television specials, two musicals starring Davis, and three albums.