Carroll Richard Gibbons (born Charles Richard Gibbons; January 4, 1903 – May 10, 1954) was an American-born pianist, bandleader and popular composer who made his career primarily in England during the British dance band era. == Early life and career == Charles Richard Gibbons was born and raised in Clinton, Massachusetts, United States, one of three children of Peter and Mary Gibbons. In his late teens he travelled to London to study at the Royal Academy of Music. In 1924,... [more on Wikipedia]