Adrian Ross
British lyricist, playwright, and fiction writer (1859-1933) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 73
Arthur Reed Ropes, better known under the pseudonym Adrian Ross, was a prolific English writer of lyrics, contributing songs to more than sixty British musical comedies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the most important lyricist of the British stage during a career that spanned five decades.
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About this person
At a time when few shows had long runs, nineteen of his West End shows ran for over 400 performances.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1859 to 1933 · aged 73
