Fred Ebb

Fred Ebb (April 8, 1933{{ref|birthday}} - September 11, 2004) was a musical theatre lyricist. Probably best known for his work with composer John Kander as part of the Kander and Ebb partnership, Ebb frequently wrote for such performers as Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera. His lyrics are often known for their humour and acerbic, cynicism wit, though his best known lyrics for New York, New York do not possess these qualities.

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• {{note|birthday}}Ebb?s birth year is a source of mystery. Many sources list 1933 as his birth year, 1, others, such as ??Colored Lights?? claims 1936, while after his death, many have said that his actual birth year was 1928 2.