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Phil Kraus's lyrics & chords
* Born 1918, New York City One of the hardest working men in Space Age Pop, Phil Kraus' motto might be, "Have Percussion, Will Travel." Along with his frequent partner, Bobby Rosengarden, Kraus played on more percussion showcase albums than any other musician--except, perhaps, Dick Hyman, who had the advantage of never having to sleep. Kraus began studying the xylophone at the age of 8, and by the time he graduated from high school, was so proficient at most common percussion instruments that he won a full scholarship to the Juilliard School...read more