Person Open DS/UK/11581 McKuen; Rod (1933-2015); American poet, songwriter, composer, and singer. McKuen Rod 1933-2015 American poet, songwriter, composer, and singer. Male

Rod McKuen (born April 29, 1933-29 January 2015) is an American poet, songwriter, composer, and singer. He was one of the best-selling poets in the United States during the late 1960s. Throughout his career, McKuen produced a wide range of recordings, which included popular music, spoken word poetry, film soundtracks, and classical music. He earned two Oscar nominations and one Pulitzer nomination for his serious music compositions. McKuen's translations and adaptations of the songs of Jacques Brel were instrumental in bringing the Belgian songwriter to prominence in the English-speaking world. His poetry dealt with themes of love, the natural world, and spirituality, and his thirty books of poetry sold millions of copies. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbaulcombe 1/27/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 9d570e23-2381-4794-8734-5ff24f4df008