Horace Keats

Australian composer & pianist (b. Mitcham, Surrey, England 20 July 1895 - d. Sydney 21 Aug., 1945) Started as boy soprano. Later piano accompanist to singer Nellie Webb and came with her to Australia in 1915. Also accompanied Ella Caspers and Peter Dawson. Worked for JCW playing music for silent films, and had same role at Greater Union Theatres 1918-1920. Broadcasting in 1923. Went back got UK in 1930 to work for BBC, but returned to Australia within a short time. Worked for ABC in 1930s. Had programme on Radio 2CH in 1944. Up to 19035 had composed 115 songs, 2 choral works and wrote music for films, radio plays & musicals and many more com positions up until at least 1946.