Artist Info: Ed Plumb

Edward Holcomb Plumb (June 6, 1907 – April 18, 1958) (also credited as Edward Plumb and Ed Plumb) was a film composer best known for his work at Walt Disney Studios. He served as musical director of Fantasia and composed the score for Bambi, included its menacing man-theme, which may have been an influence for the shark-theme in Jaws.

Ed Plumb was born in Streator, Illinois. His grandfather, Colonel Ralph Plumb founded the city of Streator in 1866. [read more...]