Edgar Froese
German electronic music pioneer (1944-2015)
1944 — 2015
Quick Facts
Profession
German electronic music pioneer (1944-2015)
Born
June 6, 1944
Died
2015 (age ~71)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
composer, film score composer, songwriter
GermanyBorn in SovetskDied in Vienna
1944
Born in Sovetsk (1944-06-06)
2015
Died in Vienna
About
Edgar Willmar Froese was a German musical artist and electronic music pioneer, best known for founding the electronic music group Tangerine Dream in 1967. Froese was the only continuous member of the group until his death. His solo and group recordings prior to 2003 name him as "Edgar Froese", and his later solo albums bear the name "Edgar W. Froese".
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Who is Edgar Froese?+
Edgar Willmar Froese was a German musical artist and electronic music pioneer, best known for founding the electronic music group Tangerine Dream in 1967. Froese was the only continuous member of the group until his death. His solo and group recordings prior to 2003 name him as "Edgar Froese", and h
What does the name Edgar mean?+
The name Edgar means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edgar Froese born?+
Edgar Froese was born on June 6, 1944.
When did Edgar Froese die?+
Edgar Froese died in 2015, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
The name Edgar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edgar — June 6, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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— a night owl
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— an admirer
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