Publisher Desc.  Johann Pachelbel, 1653-1706, was a German Organist who mainly composed for Organ and Voice in the Middle Baroque style. His Canon, which became famous in the 1960s, was initially for three Violins & Basso Continuo. It has become a mainstay Wedding Processional and used with Christmas hymns. The chord progression has been a basis for many Pop and Advertising songs.