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John W. Peterson

Died on September 20, 2006

John W. Peterson, American pilot and songwriter (b. 1921)

John Willard Peterson (November 1, 1921 – September 20, 2006) was a songwriter who had a major influence on evangelical Christian music in the 1950s through the 1970s. He wrote over 1000 songs, and 35 cantatas.

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John W. Peterson

Died on September 20, 2006

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