Bruce Clinton Haack, also known as Bruce Haack, was born on May 4, 1931, in Nordegg, Alberta, Canada, and was a musician and composer known for his work in electronic music. He began playing piano at age three and later performed with local bands while studying at the University of Alberta. In the 1950s, he scored dance and theater productions and wrote pop songs for various labels. He gained notoriety in the 1960s with TV appearances, often performing with collaborator Ted "Praxiteles" Pandel using innovative instruments. He also composed educational children's music with Esther Nelson, releasing albums such as Dance Sing and Listen (1963) and Zoot Zoot Zoot Here Comes Santa In His New Space Suit (1981). He died on September 26, 1988.
