John Rufus Sharpe III (1909-1996) was an influential American songwriter, music publishing executive, and author, most notably recognized for his song 'So Rare' (1937) co-written with Jerry Herst. Born in Berkeley, California, Sharpe's musical talent was inspired by his mother, an operatic singer. He also penned the lyrics for 'The Dream Peddler's Serenade' (1950). Besides songwriting, he authored a novel, 'Hogar, Lord of the Asyr' (1987). His career included roles in music publishing, significantly at Rondo Music and George E. Primrose Music. He was married to opera singer Josephine Tumminia.
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Meaning of the name - Jack
supplanter, he who holds by the heel
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Jack Sharpe belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Berkeley, California, United States
Place of Death: Santa Cruz County, California
Occupation: songwriter | music publisher | composer
Spouses: Josephine Tumminia
Employers: Rondo Music | George E. Primrose Music Co
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Scorpio 38 | 8 Scorpio 31 | 5 Pisces 14 |
| Moon | 15 Gemini 54 | 2 Pisces 57 | 11 Virgo 32 |
| Mercury | 19 Libra 47 | 2 Sagittarius 9 | 9 Aquarius 5 |
| Venus | 22 Sagittarius 19 | 22 Libra 12 | 16 Aquarius 34 |
| Mars | 25 Pisces 49 | 27 Scorpio 16 | 19 Taurus 16 |
| Jupiter | 3 Libra 52 | 24 Cancer 58 | 13 Libra 15 |
| Saturn | 18 Aries 58 | 25 Pisces 42 | 20 Aries 38 |
| Uranus | 17 Capricorn 36 | 0 Gemini 18 | 23 Capricorn 33 |
| Neptune | 19 Cancer 19 | 29 Pisces 47 | 16 Cancer 48 |
| Pluto | 26 Gemini 41 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 24 Gemini 52 |
| Rahu | 9 Gemini 0 | 15 Pisces 24 | 2 Gemini 52 |
| Ketu | 9 Sagittarius 0 | 15 Virgo 24 | 2 Sagittarius 52 |
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