Ben Weisman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ben Weisman

American composer

Date of Birth: 16-Nov-1921

Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Date of Death: 20-May-2007

Profession: composer, songwriter, lyricist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Ben Weisman (November 16, 1921 – May 20, 2007) was an American composer who wrote more songs recorded by Elvis Presley (fifty seven) than any other songwriter.
The Mad Professor as Weisman was nicknamed by Presley, worked with Presley from 1956 ("First in Line") to 1971 ("Change of Habit").
Their early association (1957–62) produced many of the most powerful rockers and poignant ballads in Presley's repertoire, including "Got a Lot o' Livin' to Do", "Follow That Dream", "Rock-A-Hula Baby", "Crawfish", "As Long as I Have You", "Pocketful of Rainbows" and "Fame and Fortune".