David Whitaker
English composer, songwriter, arranger, and conductor
About David Whitaker
Lived 1931 – 2012 (aged 81). David Whitaker was a British conductor, composer, songwriter, film score composer and musician.
David Sinclair Whitaker (6 January 1931 – 11 January 2012) was an English composer, songwriter, arranger, and conductor who was most active in the 1960s and 1970s.
Musical works
Whitaker, who was born in Kingston upon Thames, collaborated with many prestigious British and French artists including Air, Etienne Daho, Marianne Faithfull, Claude François, Serge Gainsbourg, France Gall, Johnny Hallyday, the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page (for the soundtrack to Death Wish II), Saint Etienne, Simply Red and Sylvie Vartan, and other international artists including Lee Hazlewood, Kings of Convenience and Francesco De Gregori.
Death Whitaker died on 11 January 2012.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Whitaker?
English composer, songwriter, arranger, and conductor (1931–2012)
When was David Whitaker born?
David Whitaker was born on 6 January 1931 in Kingston upon Thames.
When did David Whitaker die?
David Whitaker died on 11 January 2012 in Oxfordshire.
What was David Whitaker's occupation?
David Whitaker was a conductor, composer, songwriter, film score composer and musician.
What nationality was David Whitaker?
David Whitaker was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Whitaker (composer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Whitaker. https://biography.guide/david-whitaker-conductor/
MLA: "David Whitaker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-whitaker-conductor/.
Chicago: "David Whitaker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-whitaker-conductor/.
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