Dave Stamper

Dave Stamper was a prominent American composer and songwriter, active during the Tin Pan Alley and vaudeville eras. His contributions to the music industry were significant, with notable works including his involvement in twenty-one editions of the renowned Ziegfeld Follies. Stamper's talent also extended to the film industry, where he worked as a writer for the Fox Film Corporation. Throughout his career, he composed over one thousand songs, a remarkable achievement considering he never acquired the ability to read or write traditional music notation.

Stamper's legacy is also marked by his possible authorship of the song "Shine On Harvest Moon", a claim that has been supported by notable figures such as vaudeville performer and writer Eddie Cantor. As a respected figure in the music industry, Stamper was a charter member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, also known as ASCAP. His contributions to the world of music have left a lasting impact, and his name remains synonymous with the rich cultural heritage of the Tin Pan Alley and vaudeville eras.