Ross Bagdasarian Sr.

1919–1972 (age 53)

Singer/Songwriter

Biography

Ross Bagdasarian Sr., known to millions as David Seville, transformed the recording studio into a playground of imagination, creating the mischievous Alvin and the Chipmunks and countless other songs that brightened the airwaves. He combined a comedian's wit with a songwriter's ear, crafting melodies that were at once playful and meticulously arranged.

Beyond the Chipmunk craze he maintained a deep respect for the craft of music, composing, arranging, and producing with a wit that drew smiles from families and children, and his legacy finds its rest at Chapel of the Pines Crematory.

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