James William Tate
Born: 30th July 1875, Wolverhampton, UK
Died: 5th February 1922, Stoke on Trent, UK
Nationality: British
James William Tate was an English songwriter, accompanist, composer and producer of revues and pantomimes in the early years of the 20th century.
After working in the for five years, in 1897 Tate became Musical Director at the Carl Rosa Opera Company and then at Wyndham's Theatre. In 1898 he toured as the conductor for Lottie Collins, whom he married in 1902. After Collins's death in 1910, Tate married Clarice Mayne in 1912; he had been her accompanist since 1906. He composed numerous music hall songs during these years, and had songs interpolated in shows.
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