Person Open DS/UK/12835 Pearson; Johnny (1925-2011); British composer, orchestra leader, pianist Pearson Johnny 1925-2011 British composer, orchestra leader, pianist Male Born John Valmore Pearson; Johnny Pierson

John Valmore Pearson (18 June 1925 – 20 March 2011), known as Johnny Pearson, was a British composer, orchestra leader and pianist. He led the Top of the Pops orchestra for sixteen years, wrote a catalogue of library music, and had many of his pieces used as the theme music to television series. 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 RAHdroberts 2/18/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 398ce01c-409c-4215-9441-f0f0124a66dc