CANNING, Effie I.
(1857–1940)> PIANIST · ACTRESS · POETESS · COMPOSER
CANNING, Effie I. (pseud. of Effie I. Crockett) American pianist, actress, poetess and composer. Rockland, ME, 1857; Boston, January 7, 1940. She studied the piano, harmony and counterpoint under her uncle, Professor A.T. Crockett. At the age of 15 she composed her famous Rock a bye baby which was published under her pseudonym. She gave stage performances for 28 years. Compositions VOCAL Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending Songs incl.: Rock a bye baby (1884) Ref. Sort…