Featuring music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music is based on the real-life story of the von Trapp family singers.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Davis’ legacy is tied to one of the most popular singers of the past half-century.
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