American violinist and conductor (1916–1999).
Born April 22nd, 1916 in New York City. [ref]
Died March 12th, 1999 at 82 years old in Berlin (bronchitis). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson