John Philip Sousa

American bandleader, conductor, composer, and founder of ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Musicians. Known as the "March King," Sousa was most famous for his military marches, including "The Stars and Stripes Forever" the official national march of the US. He led the U.S. Marine Band from 1880-1892, and later conducted his own band "Sousa's Band".