Billy Muth
William McKinley (Billy) Muth (1902-1949) made significant contributions to Texas' cultural history. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Muth was a church organist at the age of nine. Nationally known as "the master of the keyboard," Muth was organist at Casa Manana during the 1936 Texas Centennial, the Worth Theatre, multi-instrument Fort Worth symphony musician and church organist. A Paramount/Publix Theatres' pipe organist, Muth opened theatres across the United States. Settling in Texas in 1926, Muth performed concerts, benefits, and taught statewide organ and music seminars. Recorded - 2001
32.7639° N, 97.3673° W
Where to Find It
Greenwood Memorial Park, Sec. 37 (Meditation)
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SE William John Marsh Fort Worth
- 0.1 mi NW Lawrence Clifton Elliott Fort Worth
- 0.2 mi SE Ormer Leslie Locklear Fort Worth
- 0.2 mi E Royal Flying Corps Fort Worth
- 0.4 mi E Ahavath Sholom Hebrew Cemetery Fort Worth
- 1 mi SE Fort Worth's First Flight Fort Worth