William Roy (Composer)

William Roy was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1928. His musical career began at the young age of three. He sang on a weekly children's radio program. When old enough to read he became a regular on "The Lone Ranger" and "The Green Hornet," which at that time were both broadcast from Detroit.  As a young adult, he was educated at the Hollywood Professional School and studied music with Arthur Laage, Joseph Achron, Eada Rubinstein, and Rina Larson.  His musical career involved writing tunes and revues for night clubs.  He was well known in the Cabaret and Broadway scene.