Tavener was born on 28 January 1944 in Wembley, London, in England and is a direct descendant of the sixteenth century composer John Taverner with whom he should not be confused.
Tavener was born on 28 January 1944 in Wembley, London, in England. Sir John is a direct decendant of the sixteenth century composer John Taverner with whom he should not be confused.