Delia Derbyshire

Composer

Birthday May 5, 1937

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Jul 3, 2001 (64)

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About

English composer and musician who gained popularity for her electronic realization of Ron Grainer's theme music to the television series Doctor Who.

Before Fame

She worked for the UN in Geneva, teaching piano to children of the British Consul-General and mathematics to the children of Canadian and South American diplomats.

Trivia

She worked with Sonic Boom as advisor and co-producer of the EAR LPs Vibrations and Continuum in 2000 and 2001.

Family Life

She married David Hunter in 1974.

Associated With

She recorded a demo with Anthony Newley called Moogies Bloogies in 1966.