Composer, born in London, England, UK. He became master of the King's Band of Musick in 1700, composed the music for the coronation of Queen Anne, and published many volumes of theatre music, songs, and masques. Two other brothers, Henry (c.1652--1742) and Thomas (after 1652--after 1735), were violinists. The former achieved success in Paris, but little is known of the latter, except that he played in London taverns.