May 17 - Erik Satie (The Musical Birthday Series)

Erik Satie (17 May 1866 – 1 July 1925) has influenced and inspired composers for more than a century, perhaps more for his attitude than the intrinsic worth of his music.

Erik Satie,

Rather twee,

   Strolled the boulevard,

Knowing he,

For all Paree,

   Defined the avant-garde.