Who is Tom Lehrer?
Q: Who is Tom Lehrer?
A: Tom Lehrer is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and mathematician known for his comic songs written in the 1950s and 1960s.
Q: When was he born?
A: He was born on 9th April 1928.
Q: What is Tom Lehrer most known for?
A: Tom Lehrer is most known for his songs "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park" and "The Elements."
Q: How long was his career as a singer-songwriter?
A: His career was short, as he retired in the 1970s to focus on teaching mathematics at Harvard University.
Q: What is "The Elements"?
A: "The Elements" is a song where Lehrer sings all the elements in the periodic table (at that time), to the tune of the Modern Major General.
Q: What is "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park"?
A: "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park" is one of Tom Lehrer's most popular comic songs.
Q: What did Tom Lehrer focus on after retiring from music?
A: After retiring from music, Tom Lehrer focused on teaching mathematics at Harvard University.
