American lyricist, librettist, and actor James Rado (1932–2022) is best known as the co-creator of the groundbreaking rock musical Hair. Debuting in 1967, Hair became a cultural phenomenon, defining the hippie counterculture and introducing rock music to the Broadway stage. Rado's contributions to the show, including iconic songs like "Aquarius" and "Good Morning Starshine," cemented his legacy in American musical theater.