John Stewart Beckett (5 February 1927 - 5 February 2007), was an Irish musician, composer and conductor; cousin of the famous writer and playwright Samuel Beckett. John and his twin sister Ann were born in Sandymount, Dublin to Gerald and Peggy Beckett. Gerald, brother of Bill Beckett (Samuel Beckett?s father), studied medicine at Trinity College Dublin and became County Medical Officer for Wicklow.
John attended St. Columba's College, Dublin, where he was taught music by Joe Groocock, whom he...
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