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Eric Rogers was a British composer, arranger, and conductor who is best known for his work in the film and television industry. He was born on September 15, 1921, in London, England, and grew up in a musical family. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist, so it was no surprise that Eric showed an interest in music from a young age. Eric began his musical education at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he studied composition, conducting, and orchestration. After completing his studies, he began working as a freelance arranger and conductor, and quickly established himself as one of the most talented and versatile musicians in the industry. In the 1940s, Eric began working in the film industry, where he quickly made a name for himself as a composer and arranger. He worked on a number of classic films, including "The Lavender Hill Mob" (1951), "The Ladykillers" (1955), and "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. In addition to his work in the film industry, Eric also worked extensively in television, where he composed and arranged music for a number of popular shows, including "The Benny Hill Show," "The Goon Show," and "The Avengers." He also worked on a number of radio programs, including "The Navy Lark" and "Hancock's Half Hour." Throughout his career, Eric was known for his ability to write music in a wide variety of styles, from classical to jazz to pop. He was also known for his skill as a conductor, and he led his own orchestra, which was made up of some of the finest musicians in the industry. One of the highlights of Eric's career was his work on the "Carry On" film series, which began in 1958 and continued for over 20 years. Eric composed and arranged the music for many of the films in the series, and his catchy and memorable tunes helped to make the films a huge success. In addition to his work in the film and television industry, Eric was also a prolific composer of concert music. He wrote a number of orchestral works, including a symphony, a piano concerto, and a suite for strings. He also wrote a number of choral works, including a setting of the "Gloria" and a cantata based on the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Eric's talent and versatility as a composer and arranger were recognized with a number of awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to his Academy Award for "The Bridge on the River Kwai," he also won a BAFTA Award for his work on the film "The Ladykillers." He was also awarded the Ivor Novello Award for Best Film Score for "The Lavender Hill Mob." In addition to his awards, Eric was also recognized for his contributions to the music industry with a number of honorary degrees and other honors. He was awarded an OBE in 1977, and in 1991 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music. Eric Rogers passed away on April 8, 1981, at the age of 59. He left behind a legacy of memorable and beloved music, and his contributions to the film and television industry continue to be celebrated to this day.

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