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Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber (born March 22, 1948, in Kensington, London, UK) is an English composer, the eldest son of organist William Lloyd Webber and brother of cellist Julian Lloyd Webber. Lloyd Webber began composing at the age of six and published his first work at nine. Lord Lloyd-Webber achieved great success in the field of musical theatre. Some of his musicals have been running for more than ten years on both the West End and Broadway. He has created 13 musicals, two film themes, and one requiem. In 1992, the composer was granted the title of knight, and later the title of peer. He is the holder of many prestigious awards. Several of his songs, in particular "The Music of the Night" from the musical "The Phantom of the Opera," "I Don’t Know How to Love Him" from the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina" from "Evita," and "Memory" from "Cats," have become hits. Sir Timothy (Tim) Miles Bindon Rice (born November 10, 1944, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, UK) is a British writer and playwright. He is the author of the libretto for the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" and many others.