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Terry Riley

Terrence Mitchell "Terry" Riley, born June 24, 1935, is an American composer and performing musician associated with the minimalist school of Western classical music, of which he was a pioneer. His work is deeply influenced by both jazz and Indian classical music.

Known for

The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
2022 • Self (archive footage)
In Between The Notes: A Portrait of Pandit Pran Nath
In Between The Notes: A Portrait of Pandit Pran Nath
2006 • Self
Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy
Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy
1994 • Self
Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley
1974 • Self
Music With Balls
1969 • Self

Full filmography

The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
2022 • Self (archive footage)
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Terry Riley – Biography, Known For & Filmography