Percy Wenrich | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | January 23, 1880 Joplin, Missouri |
| Died | March 17, 1952 (aged 72) New York City |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1907–1937 |
Percy Wenrich (January 23, 1880 – March 17, 1952) was an American composer of ragtime and popular music. He is best known for writing the songs "Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet" and "When You Wore a Tulip and I Wore a Big Red Rose", along with the rag "The Smiler". For more than 15 years, Wenrich toured with his wife, vaudeville performer, Dolly Connolly; for whom he wrote several hit songs, including "Red Rose Rag", "Alamo Rag" and "Moonlight Bay".[1] He was known throughout his lifetime as "The Joplin Kid".
- ^ Soren, David (January 1, 2023). "Dolly Connolly and Percy Wenrich: Ragtime Superstars". Retrieved July 1, 2023.