John Cage (1912-1992) was an American avant-garde composer and music theorist who revolutionized modern music through his experimental approaches, including the famous silent composition "4'33"" and the introduction of chance operations into musical composition. His innovative work challenged traditional concepts of sound, silence, and structure, influencing countless artists across music, visual arts, and performance. Cage remains a towering figure in 20th-century music and contemporary culture.
