The British Musical Biography

[E] Bowie, John, violinist and composer.
Was born near Perth, in 1759, and died there
in 1815. He published about the end of last
century a " Collection of strathspey reels and
country dances, with a bass for the violoncello
or harpsichord. Dedicated to the Countess
of Kinnoul," Edinburgh [1789]. He also pub-
lished several dance tunes on single sheets.
He was engaged as a music-seller in Perth,
and gave balls in conjunction with his brother.

[+] His brother Peter (1763-1816), was also a
violinist, and a teacher of the pianoforte.

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