Background
Addison was born in 1765 in London, United Kingdom.
Addison was born in 1765 in London, United Kingdom.
John wrote six operettas which were very popular at the time, including, Sacred Drama, Elijah and Songs and Glees. He also authored a book on singing instruction, Singing Practically Treated in a Series of Instructions (1836). Addison's song, "The Woodland Maid" was included among sixteen entries in William Alexander Barrett's fifth volume of Standard English Songs.