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1912 – 1992John Cage (1912-1992)Died 12 August 1992, aged 79John Cage was an American composer and music theorist known for pioneering chance-based composition and unconventional instrumentation, notably the silent piece 4 minutes 33 seconds. His work challenged fundamental assumptions about music and influenced generations of avant-garde artists. He also wrote extensively on aesthetics and Zen Buddhism.