About John DeVries
Lived 1915 – 1992 (aged 76). John DeVries was an American lyricist, interior designer, illustrator and songwriter.
John DeVries (December 2, 1915 – April 17, 1992) was an American lyricist, interior designer and illustrator.
He was born in Wayne, Pennsylvania in 1915.
He was an interior designer for celebrated New Yorkers, and for jazz clubs in New York, including Eddie Condon's on 54th Street in the 1970s. He was an illustrator for advertising and for books and music publishing, including album covers.
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Who was John DeVries?
American lyricist (1915–1992)
When was John DeVries born?
John DeVries was born on 2 December 1915 in Wayne.
When did John DeVries die?
John DeVries died on 17 April 1992 in United States.
What was John DeVries's occupation?
John DeVries was a lyricist, interior designer, illustrator and songwriter.
What nationality was John DeVries?
John DeVries was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John DeVries. https://biography.guide/john-devries/
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