About Guy Magenta
Lived 1927 – 1967 (aged 39–40). Guy Magenta was a French composer.
Guy Magenta (11 July 1927 – 29 October 1967) was a French composer. He composed a number of songs between 1951 and his death in 1967, including "Capri in May", later recorded by Jackie Gleason on Capitol Records and Tony Bennett on Columbia Records.
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Who was Guy Magenta?
French composer (1927-1967)
When was Guy Magenta born?
Guy Magenta was born in 1927 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.
When did Guy Magenta die?
Guy Magenta died on 29 October 1967 in Salbris.
What was Guy Magenta's occupation?
Guy Magenta was a composer.
What nationality was Guy Magenta?
Guy Magenta was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Guy Magenta. https://biography.guide/guy-magenta/
MLA: "Guy Magenta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/guy-magenta/.
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