Jack Hylton
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| Jack Hylton | |
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| Also known as | Jack Elton |
| Born | 2 July 1895 Bolton, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 29 January 1965 (aged 69) Marylebone, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Band leader, impresario |
| Years active | 1917-1965 |
Jack Hylton (2 July 1895 – 29 January 1965) was a British band leader and impresario.
He was born in the Great Lever area of Bolton, Lancashire and died in Marylebone, London.
In 1965 a televised tribute to Hylton called The Stars Shine for Jack was held in London on Sunday 30 May at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane with many artists including Arthur Askey, The Crazy Gang, Marlene Dietrich, Dickie Henderson, and Shirley Bassey.
[edit] External links
- Jack Hylton Official Website
- Lancaster University Library — Jack Hylton Archive
- Jack Hylton biography and credits at the British Film Institute's Screenonline
- Jack Hylton Music Downloads
- You Tube: Jack Hylton plays "Say Yes" February 1931
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