Pat Ballard
Pat Ballard, born Francis Drake Ballard, was an American songwriter, producer, music editor and author. He was born in Troy, Pennsylvania, to Frank Ballard, a jeweller-optician, and Lucille, a soprano. He was the great-great-grandson of Orrin P. Ballard, one of the pioneers of the region.
He was married to Hilda Gramlich, a dress designer. He died of a cardiac arrest at the Medical Arts Centre in New York City, New York, in 1960.Songs
He composed a number of songs with the most popular being "Mr. Sandman" and " I Get So Lonely".
Mr. Sandman is owned by Paul McCartney's licence company. But, is currently trying to get it sold back to Pat Ballard's family.
He was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
