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Arthur Terence Galt MacDermot (December 18, 1928 – December 17, 2018) was a Canadian-American composer, pianist and writer of musical theater. He won a Grammy Award for the song "African Waltz" in 1961. His most successful musicals were Hair (1967; its Broadway cast album also won a Grammy) and Two Gentlemen of Verona (1971). MacDermot also composed film soundtracks, jazz and funk albums, and Western classical music. His music has been sampled in numerous hip-hop songs and albums. He is... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Galt MacDermot first charted in 1961 with African Waltz.The artist placed 12 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 11 UK Top‑75 entries, including 4 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.