James Royce Shannon

American Jazz musician and songwriter.

Born May 13, 1881 in Adrian, Michigan, USA.

Died May 19, 1946 (aged 65) in Pontiac, Michigan, USA.

Shannon wrote the words and music for the famous Irish song "Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's An Irish Lullaby)". At that time he used the pseudonym J.R. Shannon.