Composers born on February 24

Take a focused look at the composers born on February 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1947 Rupert Holmes

  Rupert Holmes is a British-American composer, singer-songwriter, playwright, and author, best known for his 1979 hit single 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)' and his work in musical theater, including the Tony Award-winning musical 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood.' [bio]