E. Thayer Gaston, Date of Birth, Date of Death

E. Thayer Gaston

American psychologist

Date of Birth: 04-Jul-1901

Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001

Profession: psychologist, university teacher, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Everett Thayer Gaston (July 4, 1901 – 1970) was a psychologist active in the 1940s–1960s who helped develop music therapy in the United States, describing the qualities of musical expression that could be therapeutic.
He worked at the University of Kansas, as Professor of Music Education and Director of Music Therapy.
He was named to the Music Educators Hall of Fame in 1986.